@sarajaneho: In your 20s your body can tolerate a lot more stress. In your 40s the goal is no longer punishment—it’s regulation. As I mentioned in a previous episode, one of the biggest giveaways of aging is your butt. For many women, excessive HIIT and cortisol-spiking workouts can leave you more inflamed, exhausted, and hormonally dysregulated. The best exercise is simpler: – Pilates – Yoga – Walking – Hiking – Strength training And if you want a perkier butt? Incline walking is underrated and the way to go. Hiking or walking on a treadmill at an incline activates the glutes without overstressing the body. You don’t always need more intensity - you need consistency, strength, and a regulated nervous system! Listen to the full conversation on HOT WATER — “What Chinese Parenting Gets Wrong (And Why It Works)”