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#228 ‒ Improving body composition, female-specific training principles, and overcoming an eating disorder | Holly Baxter, APD

The Peter Attia Drive

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Are There Any Specific Differences Between Male and Female Strength Training?

Women have a greater percentage of type 1 muscle fibers than do males. This means that we're better able to transport nutrients into the tissues and also clear different metabolites during activities. Women in both the fed and the fasted state tend to do better at utilizing fatty acids. Men, I would often opt for a little bit more strength specific training.

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