Is mainstream exercise advice sexist? Dr Stacy Sims reveals the science-backed secrets for optimal health and fitness every women needs

Dr Stacy Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and expert in female-specific nutrition and exercise. She is the author of books such as, ‘Next Level - Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond’.

In this conversation, Dr Stacy and Steven discuss topics such as, how to optimise your menstrual cycle for fitness, the biggest myths about menopause, why women need more protein than men, and the truth about creatine for women.

00:00 Intro

02:20 What Is the Work Stacey Does and Why Does She Do It?

09:52 Stacey's Academic Background

12:10 Main Physiological Differences Between Men and Women

14:35 Q-Angle

17:05 Fat Differences in Men and Women

17:48 Heart Differences in Men and Women

19:10 Lung Differences in Men and Women

20:20 Muscle-Building Capacities in Men vs. Women

20:48 ACL Injuries

22:10 What Is Quad Dominance?

23:04 How Much More Likely Are Women to Get ACL Injuries?

25:21 ACL Injury Prevention in Women

28:01 Does Science View Women as Smaller Versions of Men?

33:01 Differences in Weight Loss Advice for Men and Women

36:04 What Is the Hypothalamus?

42:46 Fasting and Exercise Differences for Women vs. Men

50:18 Stacey's Thoughts on Ozempic

52:11 When Should We Eat Around Training?

53:23 Stacey's Thoughts on Keto

54:53 Keto and the Microbiome

56:38 Saunas and Cold Plunge Differences

01:00:38 Women's Use of Creatine

01:05:53 Recommended Supplements for Women

01:11:28 Blood Glucose Sensitivity

01:15:16 Adapting Nutrition and Exercise to Your 28-Day Cycle

01:17:45 Are There Days in the Cycle We Shouldn't Work Hard?

01:20:51 When Are Women Strongest in Their Cycle?

01:21:48 Unasked Questions About the Menstrual Cycle

01:24:49 Why Is Bone Health So Important?

01:26:19 Sleep Differences Between Men and Women

01:28:05 Jet Lag Differences

01:30:12 Chronotypes

01:31:47 How Important Are Meal Timings?

01:35:30 Let's Talk About Menopause

01:41:25 The Perimenopause Phase

01:49:59 HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

01:54:41 Nutrition, Exercise, and Endometriosis/PCOS

01:56:25 What Is the Most Important Thing We Haven't Talked About?

01:59:05 Why Don't We Learn About Women's Health in School?

01:59:40 The Most Important Message Stacey Would Pass On to Her Kids

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