MAN ALIVE with Dr Jeff Foster | Men's Health Podcast Men's Fat Loss Expert: "The Real Reason Men Struggle To Lose Fat Over 40"
Nov 17, 2025
Alex Beevis, specialist fat-loss coach and best-selling author helping men over 40. He debunks extreme diet myths and explains realistic, sustainable steps to get fitter. Talks about training for longevity, safe strength work like squats and deadlift variations, simple ways to reduce belly fat, and why clarity and motivation beat confusion.
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Pair Walking With Compound Strength Work
- Combine walking for daily movement with gym-based compound lifts for long-term function and independence.
- Alex recommends deadlifts, squats and compound moves to preserve mobility, plus walking for mental health and longevity.
Ramp Intensity Gradually To Avoid Injury
- Progress intensity gradually: start around 70% perceived effort and add 5–10% per week to avoid injury and burnout.
- Alex prescribes a staged ramp so enthusiastic men don't overdo heavy lifts on week one.
Cut Volume And Prioritise Recovery Over 40
- Reduce workout volume for older trainees and prioritise recovery; use three-day splits like push/pull/legs instead of high-volume bro splits.
- Alex suggests cutting set-counts (e.g., 25 sets to ~15) to match recovery capacity.
