Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates #372 Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple - Debunking Hormone Balancing, Menopausal Myths, and Women’s Training Misinformation
Jun 12, 2025
Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, a PhD in integrative physiology and co-owner of Mass Research Review, joins to debunk myths surrounding women's health. She emphasizes that the notion of 'balancing hormones' is misleading and clarifies misconceptions about training during the menstrual cycle. The impact of fasted training on muscle loss is discussed, alongside the risks of misinformation, especially about menopause. Dr. Colenso-Semple also tackles the effectiveness of weighted vests for bone health, advocating for evidence-based training strategies for women.
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Myth of Hormone Balancing
- The idea of "balancing hormones" is nonsense and often a scam to exploit people.
- Hormone fluctuations are normal and necessary for healthy function, not a problem to fix.
Menstrual Cycle Training Advice
- Ignore menstrual cycle phase-based training programs lacking scientific support.
- Consistency matters more than switching up training drastically week to week.
Injury Risk and Menstrual Cycle
- Injury risk claims linked to menstrual cycle phases are inconsistent and poorly supported.
- Blaming menstrual cycle for injuries can detract from training and recovery factors that really matter.
