Much less energy needed Often strong weight gain from 40

In mid-life many people gain weight
With many people in the middle of their lives, pounds are often accumulated, although the movement and eating habits have not changed. This has to do with the fact that at a certain age metabolism and body composition change.

Weight gain in the middle of life
In the middle of life, many people change their figure: although they stop eating, they are increasing. This is because the body begins at around 30 to 35 years to reduce muscle stress. Thus, the energy requirement decreases. However, much of it does not adjust the energy supply and the amount of movement. The consumer center North Rhine-Westphalia has pointed to this in a message from the news agency dpa. First of all, the relationship between fat and muscle mass changes. The weight gain is usually visible and noticeable during menopause. During this time, many women generally experience many health conditions ranging from increased abdominal fat to diabetes.

With age, the overweight comes. Image: Gina Sanders - fotolia

Endurance training and strength exercises
To counteract the problem, the consumer center recommends endurance training. Here, for example, it is advisable to take a half-hour walk every day with fast and slow passages. On the other hand, according to the experts, every day strength exercises such as squats or pushups should be completed. These can be done on the floor or on the wall. According to experts, sport alone does not help against overweight. The diet therefore plays a much greater role when weight is to be reduced. (Ad)