{"id":428291,"date":"2025-09-16T07:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T07:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/428291\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T07:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T07:16:12","slug":"mens-fitness-trainer-shares-5-steps-to-beat-the-dad-bod-in-your-early-30s-and-get-shredded-within-90-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/428291\/","title":{"rendered":"Men&#8217;s fitness trainer shares 5 steps to beat the \u2018dad bod\u2019 in your early 30s and get shredded within 90 days"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Published on: Sept 16, 2025 10:41 am IST <\/p>\n<p>    Fitness trainer Lars Meidell&#8217;s strategies will help you boost your metabolism and energy levels, helping to get rid of stubborn fat accumulated in your 30s.     <\/p>\n<p>For many men in their 30s and beyond, long hours at the desk, endless meetings, late-night client dinners, and little to no time for structured workouts often take a toll on health. The result is a gradual build-up of belly fat, sluggish <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/gut-health-expert-shares-3-morning-habits-to-improve-digestion-and-energy-levels-in-just-30-days-meditation-warm-water-101757326451520.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"energy levels\" rel=\"noopener\">energy levels<\/a>, and a noticeable dip in overall fitness.<\/p>\n<p>     <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mens_fitness_1757995419310_1757995419541.jpg\" alt=\"Professional pressures and lifestyle choices lead to sluggish energy levels and slow metabolism for men in their 30s.(Unsplash)\" title=\"Professional pressures and lifestyle choices lead to sluggish energy levels and slow metabolism for men in their 30s.(Unsplash)\"\/>   Professional pressures and lifestyle choices lead to sluggish energy levels and slow metabolism for men in their 30s.(Unsplash)    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read | <\/strong><a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/fitness-coach-says-walk-like-your-life-depends-on-it-shares-10-rules-to-melt-belly-fat-and-get-lean-by-new-year-101757935575735.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Fitness coach says &#039;walk like your life depends on it\u2019, shares 10 rules to melt belly fat and get lean by New Year\" rel=\"noopener\">Fitness coach says &#8216;walk like your life depends on it\u2019, shares 10 rules to melt belly fat and get lean by New Year<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Men\u2019s fitness trainer Lars Meidell has shared five key steps that will help you lose the fat accumulated in your mid-thirties due to demanding careers and lifestyle choices, and go from \u2018dad bod\u2019 to a shredded body within 90 days. In an Instagram video posted on September 15, the trainer talked about a hidden <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/entertainment\/hollywood\/chad-michael-murray-says-he-lost-50-of-his-blood-in-near-death-health-crisis-when-he-was-15-freakier-friday-101754822636927.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"health crisis\" rel=\"noopener\">health crisis<\/a> that is affecting men over 35 who have a busy professional life that includes eating out socially, drinking alcohol and sitting for long hours, or even dealing with a lot of stress and lack of sleep. The steps shared by him will help your <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/protein-powder-4kg-top-7-picks-for-daily-nutrition-and-support-healthy-metabolism-101757665667137.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"metabolism\" rel=\"noopener\">metabolism <\/a>get on track and boost essential hormones that will help get rid of the stubborn fat.<\/p>\n<p>   Reset your metabolism<\/p>\n<p>The fitness trainer\u2019s first step involved fixing your metabolism. He said, \u201cYou cannot out-train a broken metabolism.\u201d The best way to supercharge it, according to him, is by skipping <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/aiims-trained-gastroenterologist-suggests-8-breakfast-options-for-a-healthy-gut-idli-sambar-poha-with-nuts-101757987675181.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"breakfast\" rel=\"noopener\">breakfast <\/a>and drinking only black coffee in the morning. No sugar consumption in the morning means no insulin spikes.<\/p>\n<p> 150g proteins a day<\/p>\n<p>The fastest and easiest way to consume adequate <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/aiims-gastroenterologist-rates-10-vegetarian-protein-sources-for-gut-health-your-flavoured-protein-bars-dont-fare-well-101757644035251.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"protein\" rel=\"noopener\">protein <\/a>in a day is to have a bowl of Greek yoghurt with protein powder and berries. Lars suggests, \u201cAdd 150 g of Greek yogurt in a bowl with two scoops of protein powder and frozen berries. This will be the easiest 60 g of protein in your life. And it takes like 60 seconds to make.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read |<\/strong> <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/woman-who-lost-50-kgs-shares-10-weight-loss-secrets-from-her-fitness-journey-101757943646145.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"Woman who lost 50 kgs shares 10 weight loss secrets from her fitness journey: \u2018Strong urges to eat may appear but\u2026\u2019\" rel=\"noopener\">Woman who lost 50 kgs shares 10 weight loss secrets from her fitness journey: \u2018Strong urges to eat may appear but\u2026\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Walk after meals<\/p>\n<p>According to Lars, walking after meals helps in regulating your <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/endocrinologist-shares-best-and-worst-fruits-for-blood-sugar-spikes-know-where-berries-grapes-bananas-apples-stand-101757659627709.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"blood sugar\" rel=\"noopener\">blood sugar <\/a>levels and keeps your metabolism steady.<\/p>\n<p> Don\u2019t skip leg day<\/p>\n<p>The fitness trainer points out that training your legs boosts metabolism and <a class=\"backlink\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/lifestyle\/health\/male-fertility-tips-to-boost-testosterone-naturally-7-daily-habits-every-man-should-try-to-supercharge-sperm-health-101744971360852.html\" data-vars-page-type=\"story\" data-vars-link-type=\"Manual\" data-vars-anchor-text=\"testosterone\" rel=\"noopener\">testosterone <\/a>more than any other exercise. Lars suggests going for lunges and squats, which are the most effective.<\/p>\n<p> Plan cheat meals<\/p>\n<p>Planning your cheat meals, including business dinners and social events, will help you stay on track. Lars suggests keeping meals light.<\/p>\n<p>Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. It is based on user-generated content from social media. 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