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Over 50 Fitness Contrarian Podcast – Fat Loss, Fitness and Longevity Tips!

by Mike Cola

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Creatine After 50: Should You Take It?

October 10, 2026 · 25 min

Creatine isn’t just for bodybuilders. For adults over 50, creatine may be one of the most useful supplements for maintaining strength, supporting lean muscle, improving training performance and potentially supporting brain health as we…
Visceral Fat After 50: How to Lose the Most Dangerous Belly Fat

September 28, 2026 · 28 min

Visceral fat is the dangerous belly fat stored deep inside your abdomen around your organs—and it’s the type of body fat you especially want to reduce as you get older. In this episode of the Over 50 Fitness Contrarian Podcast, I break…
Flexibility After 50: Why Your Body Gets Stiffer and What Actually Works

September 20, 2026 · 37 min

Flexibility after 50 isn’t just about stretching more. If you’re constantly stretching your hamstrings, hips, calves or shoulders but still feel tight, there may be another reason: your body may not feel strong or stable at the end ranges…
The 5:2 Diet: The Simplest Fat Loss Plan After 50

September 3, 2026 · 26 min

The 5:2 Diet can be one of the simplest ways to speed up fat loss after 50 without severely restricting calories every single day. In this episode of The Over 50 Fitness Contrarian, I break down how I use a modified version of the…
Fiber for Fat Loss After 50: The Fiber-to-Calorie Ratio Most People Ignore

August 30, 2026 · 39 min

Fiber for fat loss after 50 is important — but simply eating more fiber isn't always the answer. One of the biggest mistakes I see is people choosing high-fiber foods without paying attention to how many calories they're consuming to get…

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Eating Out After 50: How Successful People Stay Lean

August 11, 2026 · 51 min

Eating Out After 50: How Successful People Stay Lean Eating out after 50 doesn't have to derail your weight loss or fitness goals. In this episode of the Over 50 Fitness Contrarian Podcast, I break down the restaurant strategies I use…
High Blood Sugar After 50: Why It Matters More Than You Think

August 5, 2026 · 38 min

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Lose 25 Pounds After 50: The Exact Plan I'd Follow

July 31, 2026 · 4 min

If I had to lose 25 pounds over the next six months, this is the exact plan I'd follow. In this episode, I break down the evidence-based strategy I use with adults over 45 to lose fat, preserve muscle, and improve their health without…
Hydration After 50: The Most Overlooked Health & Performance Habit

July 21, 2026 · 32 min

Hydration After 50: The Most Overlooked Health & Performance Habit This episode is an edited version of a live coaching workshop I recently presented to members of my private coaching program. Hydration is one of the most overlooked…
Keep the Weight Off After 50 (Best Strategies)

July 13, 2026 · 30 min

Weight loss is one thing. Weight loss maintenance is where most people struggle. In this episode, I share many of the same strategies I teach inside my Over 45 Fit Project™ using my Progressive Cycling Method™ to help adults over 45…
24-Hour Fast After 50: Why You Should Do One Every Week

July 11, 2026 · 47 min

Can one 24-hour fast each week help you lose stubborn body fat, improve metabolic health, and maintain your weight without feeling like you're dieting all the time? In this episode of the Over 50 Fitness Contrarian Podcast, ACSM Exercise…
How I Healed Chronic Elbow Pain After 50

July 6, 2026 · 32 min

If you're over 50 and dealing with chronic tendinitis, don't make the same mistakes I made. I ignored tendon pain for years. It eventually became chronic and took months to overcome. In this video, I explain the exact rehabilitation…

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About the show

Over 50 fitness, fat loss, and longevity strategies for professionals who want to lose stubborn belly fat, build strength, and extend their healthspan. Hosted by Mike Cola, an ACSM-certified exercise physiologist with 40 years of experience and creator of the Progressive Cycling Method™, this podcast is designed for high-performing professionals over 50 who want to lose fat, build muscle, and unlock lasting energy. Each episode delivers contrarian insights on fat loss, fitness, and healthspan so you can look, feel, and perform at your best—after 50 and beyond.