I'll be turning 50 this year. I can't even believe it. 

And it's been pretty cool because when I first started as a fitness trainer in my 30s, my fitness programming has changed a lot over the years...

• Less jumping (and offering more substitutions for jumping exercises)
   
• Less metabolic work (but enough to make improve stamina and endurance)
   
• More mobility/strength hybrid exercises (because we all could benefit from moving around easier)

But the question is... what is the best training schedule for fat loss?

Can you overdo it and exercise too much? 

Yes. In our 20s, we didn't have to worry about cortisol too much. As we get older, if we over-stress our bodies with too much exercise, it can lead to excess cortisol. This encourages fat storage, especially around the waist.

Of course, exercising enough so you protect lean muscle and allow your body to lose fat VS fat and muscle is important, too.

So, here's what an ideal schedule looks like. The days can be shifted of course, but you'll get the idea.

Good:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Strength train with optional metabolic work 

Better:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Strength train with metabolic work 

Tuesday/Thursday: Stay active (low brisk walk, bike ride, etc)

Best (if you want to speed up fat loss or help overcome a plateau):

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Strength train with metabolic work 

Tuesday/Thursday: Metabolic Cardio 

Absolute Best (going all in and seeing changes quickly)

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: Strength train with metabolic work 

Tuesday/Thursday: Metabolic Cardio 

Saturday: Brisk walk/stay active for 30 minutes (Sunday is optional to repeat)

Just stay away from pounding your body or doing 100 burpees. Be smart about it. 

In fact, in our No Fluff Club, I outline for you a simple workout plan every week that includes 3 days of strength training and 2 optional days of metabolic cardio with a tap of a button.

You literally jump right in, with or without equipment, and with beginner/joint-friendly options, knowing exactly what to do so you burn fat for fuel all day and NOT muscle. I've removed all the guesswork for you.

And you'll change your body and not just lose weight. :)

Here's the best training schedule for fat loss.

And reading this post below yesterday morning prompted me to remind you that it doesn't have to be complicated...

Later tater,

Coach Mikey