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Apr 2021
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Best Exercise Practices For Menopausal W...

DR. MINDY PELZ
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This episode is all about strength training and building muscle for menopausal women.

Debbie Potts has been a competitive athlete for most of her life. She has been a top age-group triathlete and runner as well as a 15 Ironman finisher, 5 times Ironman Hawaii World Championship qualifier, and multiple Boston Marathon qualifiers. She coaches clients individually online metabolic efficiency, running, trail running, cycling, and triathlon events. You can check out her race results here!

Plus, Debbie Potts is the host of 'The Low Carb Athlete Podcast', author, speaker, and coach. She trains the "WHOLE" you to burn fat, optimize health and improve athletic performance- while improving the aging process with "The WHOLESTIC Method" coaching program.

In this podcast, we cover:

  • Why women should incorporate more protein into their diets.
  • Fitness tips for menopause: why you need to lift more weights.
  • Debunking health myths: cardio training is not the way to go.
  • How to optimize your food and exercise at every stage of your menstrual cycle.
  • The surprising way menopausal women can stimulate mTOR.

 

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Please note the following medical disclaimer: By listening to this podcast you understand that this video is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition.  

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