đź’Ş The Secret Fat-Loss Weapon Most Men Ignore

PLUS: Tight hips = Weaker Lifts And Slower Progress

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Ryan Engel
January 28, 2026

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: The secret fat-loss weapon most men ignore

  • Did You Know?: Tight hips = weaker lifts and slower progress

  • Question from Our Readers: “Do I need to switch up my workouts every few weeks?”

  • Fit Trivia: Which 1980s comedy star surprised fans with a serious bodybuilding transformation in the 90s?

The Secret Fat-Loss Weapon Most Men Ignore

Let’s keep this simple:

If you’re not walking at least 7,000–10,000 steps per day, you’re leaving fat loss on the table.

Walking may not be sexy, but it’s:

  • Low-impact and joint-friendly

  • Great for recovery and blood flow

  • Calorie-burning without spiking hunger

  • A powerful tool for managing stress and cortisol (which impacts belly fat)

Add 20–30 minutes post-meal or aim for 10-minute walks throughout the day.

It’s one of the best “invisible” cardio tools that doesn’t feel like a chore, but delivers big.

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Easy choices make weak men. Hard choices make strong men. Seek the challenge that tests you: the early wake-ups, the tough workouts, the disciplined meals. Comfort keeps you small; challenge makes you bigger. Be the guy who leans into struggle. That’s where growth happens.

Did You Know? Tight hips = Weaker Lifts And Slower Progress

When your hip flexors are tight (from sitting all day), your:

  • Squats and lunges lose power

  • Core can’t engage properly

  • The lower back gets overworked

Try these daily:

  • 90/90 hip switches

  • Couch stretch (2 minutes per side)

  • Glute bridges before leg day

Loosen the hips = unlock more strength.

Question from Our Readers:

“Do I really need to change up my workouts every few weeks?”

— Sam, 50, from Chicago

You don’t need to “confuse” your muscles; you need to challenge them.

That said, changing things up every 4–6 weeks can:

  • Help prevent plateaus

  • Keep your joints happy

  • Keep your motivation higher

But don’t switch just to switch.

Stick with a program long enough to progress, then tweak.

Fit Trivia: Which 1980s comedy actor shocked the world with his jacked physique in the 90s, even appearing on bodybuilding magazine covers?

Answer: Carrot Top! Known for his wild props and comedy, Carrot Top stunned fans with a muscular transformation that turned heads—and raised eyebrows—in the fitness world.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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