Can you target menopause belly fat?

The surprising answer is... yes! It involves how metabolism shifts after 40, why visceral fat behaves differently than subcutaneous fat, and THIS time-efficient form of conditioning that outperforms steady-state cardio in the latest postmenopausal research.

This episode covers 2026 metabolic chamber research on how the menopause transition independently changes metabolism and substrate oxidation, the visceral fat redistribution that drives the menopause belly experience, and sprint interval research in postmenopausal women.

Plus how to fit short sprint sessions around lifting heavy, who should start this protocol, and the speed-drop test that tells you whether the protocol is working. Built for women in perimenopause, postmenopause, and adults over 40 working on fat loss, body recomp, and strength training over 40.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - 20-minute fix for menopause belly fat
2:20 - Metabolism drop in menopause
7:06 - Substrate oxidation and fuel preference
9:58 - Sprint research in postmenopausal women
13:08 - Sprint adaptations and visceral fat
15:30 - Sprinting protocol
18:48 - Equipment hierarchy for sprint training
20:12 - Fitting sprints around lifting
24:48 - Bonus: speed drop test

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