Join Dr. Kristi Charish, a genetics expert and fiction author, and Dr. Christle Guevarra, a board-certified family and sports physician, as they debunk popular fitness myths in Jiu-Jitsu. They tackle the spread of misinformation, the impact of genetics on performance, and the complexities of issues like Ozempic and hormone therapy. The discussion also sheds light on women's health challenges, particularly during perimenopause, and stresses the need for a science-based approach to fitness and nutrition.
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Plan Training With Priority Cycles
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In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Kristi Charish and Dr. Christle Guevarra for a deep dive into fitness and nutrition myths in Jiu-Jitsu! Kristi & Christle explore how bad information spreads, the role of genetics in performance, and why aspiring athletes often fail when trying to do everything at once. They break down key misconceptions around supplements, weight cutting, and performance-enhancing drugs, while also addressing sensitive but crucial topics like Ozempic, hormone therapy, and perimenopause.
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