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Is mainstream exercise advice sexist? Dr Stacy Sims reveals the science-backed secrets for optimal health and fitness every women needs
Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and exercise. She is the author of books such as, ‘Next Level – Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond’.
In this conversation, Dr Stacy and Steven discuss topics such as, how to optimise your menstrual cycle for fitness, the biggest myths about menopause, why women need more protein than men, and the truth about creatine for women.
00:00 Intro
02:20 What Is the Work Stacey Does and Why Does She Do It?
09:52 Stacey’s Academic Background
12:10 Main Physiological Differences Between Men and Women
14:35 Q-Angle
17:05 Fat Differences in Men and Women
17:48 Heart Differences in Men and Women
19:10 Lung Differences in Men and Women
20:20 Muscle-Building Capacities in Men vs. Women
20:48 ACL Injuries
22:10 What Is Quad Dominance?
23:04 How Much More Likely Are Women to Get ACL Injuries?
25:21 ACL Injury Prevention in Women
28:01 Does Science View Women as Smaller Versions of Men?
33:01 Differences in Weight Loss Advice for Men and Women
36:04 What Is the Hypothalamus?
42:46 Fasting and Exercise Differences for Women vs. Men
50:18 Stacey’s Thoughts on Ozempic
52:11 When Should We Eat Around Training?
53:23 Stacey’s Thoughts on Keto
54:53 Keto and the Microbiome
56:38 Saunas and Cold Plunge Differences
01:00:38 Women’s Use of Creatine
01:05:53 Recommended Supplements for Women
01:11:28 Blood Glucose Sensitivity
01:15:16 Adapting Nutrition and Exercise to Your 28-Day Cycle
01:17:45 Are There Days in the Cycle We Shouldn’t Work Hard?
01:20:51 When Are Women Strongest in Their Cycle?
01:21:48 Unasked Questions About the Menstrual Cycle
01:24:49 Why Is Bone Health So Important?
01:26:19 Sleep Differences Between Men and Women
01:28:05 Jet Lag Differences
01:30:12 Chronotypes
01:31:47 How Important Are Meal Timings?
01:35:30 Let’s Talk About Menopause
01:41:25 The Perimenopause Phase
01:49:59 HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)
01:54:41 Nutrition, Exercise, and Endometriosis/PCOS
01:56:25 What Is the Most Important Thing We Haven’t Talked About?
01:59:05 Why Don’t We Learn About Women’s Health in School?
01:59:40 The Most Important Message Stacey Would Pass On to Her Kids
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