Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews
Ep. #1162: Q&A: Fixing Amenorrhea, Weightlifting for Cardio, Staying Muscular at 40+ & More
Aug 14, 2024
Discover how fit women can tackle amenorrhea and whether high-rep sets actually contribute to cardio fitness. Learn about the challenges of maintaining muscle after 40 and effective strategies for bulking without experiencing carb crashes. Dive into the effectiveness of diuretics for water retention and how to safely transition off fat burners. Plus, insights on injury prevention with age and reflections on business hurdles faced in the fitness industry make for a compelling listen.
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Quick takeaways
- Adequate caloric intake is crucial for resolving amenorrhea in athletic women, emphasizing energy balance over body composition alone.
- Staying muscular at 40+ requires adapting training techniques, focusing on proper recovery, and increasing protein intake to maintain health.
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Monitoring Heart Rate Variability and Deloading
A drop in heart rate variability (HRV) alongside an increase in resting heart rate for an extended period could indicate a need for a deload, suggesting the body requires a break from intense training. However, short-term fluctuations in HRV shouldn't cause alarm; it's essential to monitor overall trends rather than daily changes. For most recreational gym-goers, tracking HRV isn't necessary, but athletes training at high intensities might benefit from it. Adequate rest and recovery strategies should be implemented to optimize training effectiveness and prevent burnout.
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