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Aug 2024
1h 9m

Strength Training to Cardio: A Comprehen...

DR. MINDY PELZ
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Dr. Stacy Sims shares her insights on menopause, exercise, and nutrition for women. She underscores the importance of strength training, high-intensity workouts, and balancing cardio for women in perimenopause and postmenopause. Dr. Sims also elaborates on the key factors like sleep, circadian rhythm, and proper nutrition for optimal health. The discussion also touches on the nuances of plant-based diets, the significance of proper pre- and post-workout nutrition, the role of supplements like creatine, and how her differing view on fasting requires a nuanced interpretation. 

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STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PHD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and pushing the dogma to improve research on all women.

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