Today I’m sitting down with world-leading exercise physiologist Professor Stuart Phillips, PhD, to cut through the noise around strength training, protein, fasting, and midlife muscle.
We talk about why women don’t need a completely different training programme than men, why just two resistance sessions a week can meaningfully improve strength and long-term health, and why consistency matters far more than “perfect” protein timing or supplements.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• Whether women need different strength training programmes than men
• How little resistance training is needed to protect muscle and aging
• Why lifting across all rep ranges builds better long-term results
• How cardio and strength training interact (and sometimes compete)
• How much protein women actually need per day and per meal
• Why protein timing matters far less than total intake
• Whether fasted training harms muscle, hormones, or recovery
• How under-fueling quietly sabotages strength and adaptation
Timestamps00:00 Strength Training Myths for Women
02:31 Why Lean Women May Struggle to Gain Muscle
05:17 Muscle vs Strength vs Power Explained
17:31 How Much Protein Do Women Really Need?
26:48 Protein Per Meal: Absorption, Timing & Anabolic Window
34:24 Carbohydrates, Performance & Insulin Sensitivity
37:34 Fasted Training: Risks, Benefits & Reality42:43 Optimising Post-Workout Nutrition
47:41 Balancing Cardio & Strength Training
52:19 Aging, DEXA Scans & What Really Matters
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Professor Stuart Phillips, PhD is a world-renowned exercise physiologist and Professor at McMaster University, internationally recognised for his research on muscle protein synthesis, aging, resistance training, and nutrition. With over 30 years of research experience, Stuart is a leading voice in evidence-based guidance on strength training, protein intake, and healthy aging.
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