{"podcast":{"title":"The Over 40 Alpha Podcast","slug":"the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410","podcast_index_feed_id":555410,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-over-40-alpha/","website_url":"http://www.over40alpha.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a6b2cd52-ff45-4f24-9184-412a61f2670d/be332e0b6c6e0f34bc57e3b458c61121.jpg","author":"Funk Roberts","episode_count":196,"summary":"Welcome to the Over 40 Alpha Podcast with your host Funk Roberts. In this podcast, we discuss everything about health and fitness for the man in his 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. The goal is to help every man over 40, including you, to be in the best physical shape and health of your life. Each week, I will discuss topics like best workouts, nutrition, recovery, mindset, increasing testosterone, balancing hormones, health, life lessons, and how to become an Over 40 Alpha. This podcast will have frequent guests—doctors, specialists, fitness professionals, trainers, life coaches and more. Join Funk Roberts on your journey to become the ultimate Over 40 Alpha!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-03T22:18:52.705856+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 186: How to Lose Belly Fat After 40 (The Real Reason It’s Not Working)","slug":"episode-186-how-to-lose-belly-fat-after-40-the-real-reason-it-s-not-working","published_at":"2026-04-26T22:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episode-186-how-to-lose-belly-fat-after-40-the-real-reason-it-s-not-working","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410","url":"https://over40alphapodcast.com/episode-186-how-to-lose-belly-fat-after-40-the-real-reason-its-not-working/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6f10d4c3-877f-4a5a-9b5a-1f87632201db.mp3","summary":"If you’re over 40 and feel like your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to… you’re not crazy. You’re just using the wrong playbook. In this episode, Funk Roberts breaks down the real reason belly fat gets harder to lose after 40 and it’s not just about calories. It’s about hormones, muscle loss, insulin resistance, stress, and sleep . You’ll discover why the old methods like eating less, running more, and cutting carbs stop working—and what you need to do instead to finally burn belly fat, boost testosterone, and rebuild your body the right way . This is a deep dive into the science + strategy behind fat loss for men over 40… with a clear, no-BS plan to get results. Join The FREE Men Over 40 Virtual Health Summit If you’re serious about transforming your health… 👉 Join the FREE Ultimate Men Over 40 Health Summit 100+ expert speakers Covers testosterone, fat loss, sleep, mindset, recovery, and more Designed specifically for men 40, 50, 60+ 🔗 Register FREE : 👉 https://www.menover40healthsummit.com What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why belly fat after 40 is a hormonal problem, not just calories The 5 real causes of stubborn belly fat in men over 40 The difference between subcutaneous fat vs visceral fat (and why it matters) How low testosterone leads to fat gain and muscle loss Why insulin resistance is one of the biggest hidden issues How chronic stress and cortisol are destroying your results The truth about sleep and fat loss Why most men fail with cardio and dieting The #1 metabolic tool for fat loss: muscle The exact rules to burn fat, build muscle, and reclaim your health The Biggest Mistakes Men Over 40 Make Doing too much cardio Eating too little and starving your body Ignoring strength training Accepting poor sleep as “normal” Training without a structured…","meta_description":"If you’re over 40 and feel like your body just doesn’t respond the way it used to… you’re not crazy. You’re just using the wrong playbook. In this episode…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2569,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episodes/episode-186-how-to-lose-belly-fat-after-40-the-real-reason-it-s-not-working/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast-555410/episode-186-how-to-lose-belly-fat-after-40-the-real-reason-it-s-not-working.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}