For years, losing body fat has been overcomplicated in our culture. Myths like spot reduction, counting calories, and excessive cardio exercise have infiltrated the fitness space and have stopped folks from making real progress on their health goals. On today’s show, you’re going to learn about six important but often overlooked keys to fat loss.

Today’s guest, Jay Ferruggia, is a high-performance fitness coach with over 30 years of experience. Jay works with professional athletes and has played a pivotal role in more than 10,000 transformations. He is also an expert in fitness over 40 and how to get real world results in the gym.

Jay is back on The Model Health Show for an incredible conversation on the forgotten factors of fat loss, how to build muscle over 40, and the importance of sequencing and form. Jay has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I know you’re going to love hearing his insights. So click play and enjoy the show!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The major misconceptions about what it takes to lose body fat. (3:52)
What the 6 Ss of fat loss are. (7:22)
How optimizing your vitamin D levels can make you feel better. (8:58)
The effect saturated fat has on your metabolism. (11:07)
How salt can enhance your performance. (16:49)
The connection between sleep and fat loss. (20:47)
How to build a strong metabolism. (27:30)
Why you should always be working to improve your form. (38:35)
What sequencing is and why it matters. (39:58)
The best exercises for building strength. (54:00)

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The Truth About Burning Fat After 40 & Why Evidence-Based Training Can Be Wrong - With Jay Ferruggia