Here are the 2 Best Times to Walk for Weight Loss Walking is killer as one ages because it is a way to make up for not having youthful hormones. I call it “bridging the hormonal gap”. I realize a lot of fitness coaches talk about optimizing hormone levels. The reality is that there is an inevitable decline. The way to age without becoming completely flabby (like most older people) is to lifts weights, eat properly… and move more (walk). Over 40 and want to eliminate flab? If you are 40+ walking is absolutely a must. It is interesting looking around my gym. Those in their 20’s are lean by only lifting weights. There is a mix of lean and flabby people in their 30’s. Most in their 40’s are flabby with muscle or flabby with little muscle. Almost everyone 50+ has the hormonal fat loss deposits of aging. I turned 50 in December of last year. There are maybe only 1-2 lean 50-year-olds in my gym. They are both marathon runners, and in my opinion, would look better with more muscle mass. ...