ZOE Science & Nutrition Fitness routines for menopause with Dr. Stacy Sims - exercise for every stage
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Mar 7, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist focused on women's health, sheds light on how menopause alters exercise responses. She emphasizes the need for tailored fitness routines, highlighting strength training and HIIT as key strategies to combat muscle loss and enhance mental health. Dr. Sims also addresses the knowledge gaps in women's health among healthcare providers and offers valuable tips for making exercise accessible and effective during this transformative life stage.
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Defining Menopause
- Menopause is one day: 12 months after your last period.
- Perimenopause, the period before, is when symptoms and body changes occur.
Hormonal Changes in Perimenopause
- Women in perimenopause age differently than men due to shifting estrogen and progesterone ratios.
- These hormones affect all body systems, causing symptoms similar to puberty.
Perimenopause Onset and Misdiagnosis
- Perimenopause can start as early as mid-30s, becoming noticeable in early 40s.
- Symptoms include weight gain, sleep disruption, irritability, and fatigue, often misdiagnosed as stress.
