The Metabolic Reset
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How Strength Training Heals a Broken Body After 30
By Hal Davis | Gorilla Strong | Macon, GA
Most adults don’t have a “willpower problem.” They have a metabolic problem.
Low energy. Stubborn fat. Bad sleep. Sore joints. Mood swings. Zero motivation.
And they’re told to fix it with…
➡️ more cardio
➡️ fewer calories
➡️ “just try harder”
That advice is why they’re stuck.
What you need isn’t more punishment. You need a metabolic reset.
And the fastest way to get it is strength training.
What Is a “Broken” Metabolism?
A broken metabolism isn’t about eating too much. It’s about a body that’s lost muscle, burned itself out, and can’t regulate energy anymore.
Most adults over 30 are dealing with:
Insulin resistance
Low lean muscle mass
Chronic stress & cortisol overload
Poor sleep
Inflammation
Sluggish thyroid output
This creates a body that:
Stores fat easily
Burns calories poorly
Crashes after meals
Feels tired all the time
That’s not laziness. That’s physiology.
Why Cardio Makes It Worse
Endless cardio + low calories tells your body:
“We’re starving. Shut everything down.”
Your metabolism slows. Your hormones drop. Your muscle shrinks. Your fat stays.
You don’t burn fat. You adapt to survive.
That’s why most people:
Lose weight
Regain it
Feel worse
Try again
Fail again
It’s a cycle of metabolic damage.
Strength Training = Metabolic Medicine
Muscle is your metabolic engine.
The more muscle you carry, the more:
Calories you burn at rest
Glucose you absorb
Fat you mobilize
Hormones you stabilize
Strength training:
✔ Improves insulin sensitivity
✔ Raises resting metabolic rate
✔ Reduces cortisol
✔ Increases testosterone & growth hormone
✔ Improves joint health
✔ Improves bone density
✔ Improves confidence & mood
It teaches your body to burn fuel again.
That’s the reset.
The Gorilla Strong Approach
At Gorilla Strong, we don’t chase sweat.
We build metabolic machines.
Our system:
Full-body strength
2–4 sessions per week
Compound movements
Progressive overload
Smart conditioning
Real recovery
We train for:
Longevity
Fat loss
Strength
Energy
Confidence
Not burnout.
Signs Your Metabolism Is Resetting
You’ll know it’s working when:
Your energy improves
Your cravings drop
Your waist shrinks
Your sleep improves
Your strength increases
Your clothes fit better
Your mood stabilizes
This is your body waking back up.
Final Truth
You don’t need another diet.
You don’t need more cardio.
You don’t need to punish yourself.
You need to rebuild your engine.
Strength training isn’t optional after 30.It’s survival.
And when you do it right…
Your body stops fighting you.
It starts working for you.
Ready to Reset?
If you’re tired of starting over, and ready to train like your health depends on it…
Let’s rebuild your body. From the inside out. 🦍💥
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