If you’ve spent years believing that more cardio means more fat loss, this episode will give you a fresh perspective. Lisa explains why long, frequent steady-state cardio may not be the best strategy after 50 especially when your goal is to lose fat while building and maintaining muscle.

Instead, she introduces interval-style cardio and explains what the research says about visceral fat and cardiovascular fitness in postmenopausal and older women. You’ll learn how to make a 20-minute cardio session count, why intervals work especially well alongside strength training, and what the evidence does—and does not—tell us about using intervals to preserve muscle.

Lisa also shares her own experience using strategic intervals to improve her VO2 max and challenges you to try one intentional interval session this week. Then, grab the free Lean and Strong Jumpstart Checklist to put this approach into a weekly plan.

In this episode:

• Why “more cardio” isn’t necessarily the answer after 50
• The difference between steady-state and interval-style cardio
• What research shows about intervals and visceral fat
• Why shorter workouts can still be highly effective
• How interval training can improve VO2 max
• Why intervals and strength training work better together
• What the current research does—and doesn’t—say about intervals and muscle
• How to start with just one 20-minute interval session this week

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