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Nutrition & Exercise tips for Women | Stacy Sims, Phd

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Importance of Body Fat Distribution and Periodization for Athletes

Body fat distribution is important, with abdominal fat being more harmful than lower body fat. The healthy range for women is 22-26% body fat, while for men it's 16-20%. Athletes dropping to 12% body fat are at risk. Periodizing body composition is advised for women and men, adjusting weight as high intensity stress comes on. DEXA scans are more for bone health and body fat distribution, with resistance training being crucial for shifting abdominal fat in women.

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