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In the quest to maintain a healthy lifestyle, we appreciate your feedback as our readers. Today, we're diving into a topic that's of particular interest to those over 50 - shedding belly fat.
A recent study has revealed a simple yet effective trick to counteract age-related belly fat gain. Cardiologists suggest focusing on maintaining or increasing muscle mass by consuming adequate high-quality protein and engaging in optimized cardiovascular exercise at a targeted heart rate zone known as the "fat burning zone." This approach helps counteract age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) and boosts metabolism, making fat loss, especially around the belly, more effective.
High-quality, bioavailable protein from sources such as eggs, fish, chicken, and tofu supports muscle maintenance and repair, which can increase metabolic rate and reduce fat accumulation. On the exercise front, cardiologists note that exercising at 70–80% of your maximum heart rate optimizes fat burning. Though low-intensity exercise burns a higher percentage of fat, higher-intensity workouts burn more calories overall, which supports fat loss.
Declining estrogen in women and testosterone in men after 50 lead to more visceral (belly) fat and muscle loss. Addressing these factors with nutrition, exercise, and sometimes hormone considerations can help manage belly fat gain.
Meanwhile, a study by Harvard Health Publishing has identified the 4 Most Important Types of Exercise. While we won't delve into those specifics here, it's clear that a combination of targeted cardiovascular exercise in the fat burning heart rate zone and adequate protein intake forms the backbone of a practical and effective strategy for shedding belly fat after 50.
As for our canine friends, immediate action is recommended if a dog eats grass, but specifics were not provided in the information given. And while blueberries are often associated with blood thinners, no new information related to this connection was offered.
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- To combat age-related belly fat gain and improve health-and-wellness, focus on maintaining or increasing muscle mass by consuming high-quality protein from sources like eggs, fish, chicken, and tofu, and engaging in optimized cardiovascular exercise at a targeted heart rate zone known as the "fitness-and-exercise" fat burning zone.
- Incorporating both targeted cardiovascular exercise in the fat burning heart rate zone and adequate protein intake can be an effective part of a science-backed strategy for shedding belly fat, especially in those over 50.
