Does your metabolism actually slow down after 30 or is that just a myth

In this episode of the Generation Fit Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Brett break down what really happens to your metabolism as you move from your 20s into your 30s and 40s especially if you work a desk job.

If you are a Desk Working Men Over 30 who used to stay lean without trying but now feels softer, more tired, and frustrated that fat loss feels harder than it used to, this episode will change how you look at training, movement, and nutrition forever.

We explain why your metabolism is not broken, why aging is not the real problem, and how lifestyle changes like sitting all day, lower step counts, and convenience food quietly drive weight gain over time.

You will learn:

Why metabolism barely declines with age

How losing daily movement explains most fat gain after 30

Why building muscle is the fastest way to increase calorie burn

How lifting weights improves metabolism without more cardio

Why cardio alone can actually slow fat loss long term

Simple movement strategies for desk working men

How to lose fat without extreme dieting or living in the gym

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and why men think their metabolism is slowing down

01:25 The biggest myth about metabolism after 30

02:10 Why lack of movement is the real cause of fat gain

03:36 How your lifestyle changes from your 20s to your 30s

04:35 Step count comparison college life versus desk jobs

06:17 How losing steps equals hundreds of calories per day

07:24 Why metabolism only drops a few percent per decade

07:54 How building muscle rebuilds your metabolism

08:52 Why training only two days per week still works

10:47 Why most men do not want fitness to run their life

11:19 Easy ways to add movement into a busy workday

12:44 Jump rope versus walking for calorie burn efficiency

15:24 Swimming compared to walking and jump rope

18:56 Why moving more lets you eat more food

20:44 Muscle as passive calorie burn and ROI for fat loss

30:06 Casual training talk arms versus legs focus

31:20 Funny gym stories and extreme leg proportions

33:10 Clothes fitting better and tailoring after fat loss

34:28 Bodybuilders in suits and pop culture comparisons

38:16 Streaming platforms, Netflix acquisitions, and superhero talk