Ever wonder why your fitness routine doesn’t yield the same results as your male workout partner’s? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims, as she reveals that women’s bodies respond completely differently to exercise due to our unique physiology. 

We dive into the importance of tailored training protocols for women, especially during different life stages such as puberty, perimenopause, and menopause. We also discuss essential supplements, the implications of using Ozempic for weight loss, the benefits of exercise over pharmaceutical interventions, and underrated health tips.

Dr. Stacy Sims is a forward-thinking exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist with an MSc and PhD who specializes in female-specific training, nutrition, and health. Named one of the top visionaries in the running industry and featured as one of the top women changing the paradigm of her field by Outside Magazine, she is the author of the groundbreaking book ROAR and creator of the “Women Are Not Small Men” philosophy. Dr. Sims has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, and continues to advocate for women’s health through her courses, speaking engagements, and research. 

What We Discuss: 

02:58 Understanding Women’s Physiology

06:00 The Importance of Tailored Training for Women

10:08 Injury Risks and Biomechanics in Women

14:02 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause

19:54 Effective Training Strategies for Women

25:03 The Role of High-Intensity Training

29:58 Jump Training and Bone Health

35:15 Understanding Ground Reaction Forces

35:43 Fasting and Women’s Health

38:38 Hormonal Sensitivity and Nutrition

40:24 Protein Needs for Women

42:13 Plant-Based Protein Sources

45:38 Essential Supplements for Women’s Health

49:41 Peptides and Their Efficacy

50:58 The Ozempic Craze

54:17 Microdosing and Inflammation

56:20 Training Across Different Life Stages

01:01:55 Underrated and Overrated Health Tips

01:03:40 Saunas vs. Cold Therapy

…and more!

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