Your Training Questions Answered: Zone 2, Protein Timing & Muscle Building Through Every Decade - AMA Episode #1 with Dr. Tony Boutagy

Our first Ask Me Anything podcast is here.

I answer your questions on training through menopause and beyond - from resistance training and protein timing to Zone 2, mitochondria, and training into your 70s and 80s.

In this session, we cover:

✔️ Do we really lack female-specific resistance training research?

✔️ “Stay in your lane” - the danger of experts giving advice outside their field

✔️ Zone 2 training, mitochondria, and whether cardio helps or hinders hypertrophy

✔️ Lactate threshold, heart rate, and why lab testing still matters

✔️ Carbs vs fat for endurance - and why elite athletes aren’t the best model for most women

✔️ Protein timing in women - does it differ from men?

✔️ Light vs heavy weights, and why variety still matters

✔️ Testosterone and postmenopausal training

✔️ Sarcopenia, injuries, rotator cuff issues, and training into your 70s and 80s

✔️ Tai chi, gymnastics, and “second-tier” activities for longevity

✔️ The truth about wearables, recovery scores, and training frequency myths

We didn’t get to every question this time, so another Q&A will be recorded soon. If you’d like to submit one, leave it in the comments or send it through on Instagram.

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