You may not know this, but I coach clients over 40 using what I call the 3R Method:
It’s like HIIT, resistance training, and cardio had a baby, but without the joint pain, burnout, or boredom.
I started using this with one of my long-time clients. When we first met, he was spending an hour a day on the elliptical, 3-4 days a week… and wasn’t losing any weight.
He was frustrated. Rightfully so. The elliptical said he was burning 900 calories.
But that number? 🤥
A University of California study found the elliptical overestimates calorie burn by 28%.
The treadmill? 13%.
Even HIIT... which can torch calories long after you're done... starts to beat you up as you get older. It’s just not built for joints over 40.
Same for most high-intensity DVDs (ugh, burpees).
So what is the best kind of cardio when you're over 40?
Short. Strategic. Joint-friendly.
Done in under 10 minutes.
Movements > Machines
Active recovery > Standing around
Low to no impact = Lower cortisol (aka the fat-storing hormone)
Varied tempo = More muscle fibers = More burn
And when you plug these short 3R-style workouts at the end of your
regular routine, it’s a fat-loss finisher that:
> Targets stubborn areas
> Busts plateaus
> Lets you be a little more flexible with your food ;)
Want some of the best ones I’ve ever put together?
Here’s 100+ finishers designed exactly for this:
Best cardio for those 45 and older
Just ask any of my clients who started these short bursts...
And yes, I had to ask Siri how many pounds is 6kg lol.
That’s 13 pounds in 5 weeks without dieting more.
You’ll wonder why no one taught you this time-saving cardio hack sooner.
Mikey