{"id":175779,"date":"2025-10-02T19:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/175779\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T19:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:13:08","slug":"fitness-coach-says-lose-weight-without-running-shares-4-simple-strategies-for-people-over-40-to-drop-kilos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/175779\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness coach says ‘lose weight without running’; shares 4 simple strategies for people over 40 to drop kilos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Published on: Oct 02, 2025 06:19 pm IST <\/p>\n

Want to lose weight after 40 without hitting the gym hard? Fitness coach Bhavika Patel shares 4 simple, low-impact ways to burn calories daily. <\/p>\n

For many people over 40, the thought of dedicating hours to the gym or starting a high-intensity workout routine feels overwhelming. The good news? According to fitness coach<\/a> Bhavika Patel, dropping those stubborn kilos doesn’t require a membership or endless treadmill time.<\/p>\n

\"Fitness Fitness coach Bhavika Patel offers low-impact workout strategies for those over 40 to aid weight loss.(Freepik) <\/p>\n

In her September 27 Instagram post, she shares 4 simple, practical strategies designed specifically for the over-40 crowd to shed weight by making small, sustainable changes to their daily routine. (Also read: Fitness coach says \u2018weight loss drugs aren\u2019t magic pills\u2019; explains how Ozempic, Mounjaro and others actually work<\/a> )<\/p>\n

“Knees feeling the years? I get it, 40+ joints need some extra care. If high-impact workouts<\/a> aren’t your best friend anymore, here are some low-impact but calorie-burning workouts you can do instead.”<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at her recommendations:<\/p>\n

1. Incline walking<\/p>\n

Turn up the incline to 8\u201315% and walk briskly. It’s gentle on your knees but works your glutes and calves hard.<\/p>\n

2. Treadmill intervals<\/p>\n

Try 30\u201360 seconds of running or sprinting, then 1\u20132 minutes of slow walking or light jogging. This keeps your heart rate<\/a> up without the wear and tear of long runs.<\/p>\n

3. Side shuffles<\/p>\n

Slow the pace and shuffle sideways. This one targets your hips and glutes, improving lateral strength. Your glutes will definitely feel the burn.<\/p>\n

4. Walking lunges<\/p>\n

Set the treadmill to 0.5\u20131.0 mph and take big lunging steps. Hold the handles to ease pressure on your knees while torching your quads and glutes.<\/p>\n

“These workouts will help burn calories<\/a> and support fat loss, only if you pair them with mindful eating. Your results come from what you do both in the gym and in the kitchen,” says Bhavika.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n

This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.<\/p>\n

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