Why Over-Exercising Is Making You Gain Weight After 40—Here’s the Truth!

30 Apr 2025 · 0 min
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A short German-language excerpt from a YouTube video by Dr. Tabatha Barber arguing that excessive high-intensity exercise can chronically raise cortisol, promoting central weight gain and inflammation in people over 40. The speaker gives examples (HIIT, Orangetheory), reports clinical observations from her practice, and recommends shifting to strength training, flexibility work, and muscle-building after age 40.

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