When entering the age of 40, many women often fall into a deadlock in weight loss.
High-intensity cardio sessions with strict calorie reduction regimes seem to bring no results, even making the body exhausted.
According to fitness trainer Isaiah Ferguson (working in Tampa, Florida, USA), the problem lies in the fact that the body after the age of 40 no longer has the same reaction as in youth, and excessive forcedness can be counterproductive.
Fitness trainer Ferguson shared that "the most confidential secret of the fitness industry" for women over 40 is walking.
According to Mr. Ferguson, walking is an effective fat loss tool but is often overrated.
Unlike heavy exercises, walking helps the body burn a lot of calories without causing stress or the risk of injury.
Walking is a non-exercise warm-up activity, accounting for about 30% of the calories we consume each day, the coach explained.
In contrast, harsh exercises can increase the stress hormone cortisol, causing blood sugar to fluctuate, thereby hindering the fat loss process.
After age 40, the body operates according to a different set of rules. The more you force yourself, the more likely you are to fail, Ferguson emphasized.
Walking not only supports weight loss but also brings many health benefits including reducing stress, stabilizing hormones, improving mood and maintaining sustainable energy.
It is worth mentioning that this is a simple, free activity, suitable for most people.
According to Ferguson, the key to sustainable weight loss for women over 40 is not to exercise more or eat less, but to learn how to reduce stress on the body.
A daily walking habit, combined with a reasonable diet, will help maintain a long-term figure without making the body exhausted.
While the fitness industry still focuses on promoting high-intensity exercise methods, the advice from this coach gives a new perspective that sometimes, the simplest and most natural path is the most effective solution for health and fitness.
