July 21, 2025
The Female Edge: Harnessing Hormones for Peak Fitness with Dr. Stacy Sims
BETTER! Muscle, Mobility, Metabolism & (Peri) Menopause with Dr. StephanieAbout this episode
Dr. Stacy Sims, an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, joins us in this episode to provide valuable insights into cardiovascular exercise for women at different life stages. She also covers strength training, nutrient timing, and supplement recommendations. Dr. Sims explains the crucial differences in training and nutrition between menstruating, perimenopausal, and menopausal women. We love Stacy because she simplifies complex concepts, ensuring you get the practical knowledge you need to optimize your health and performance. Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate): (0:00) Intro/Teaser (4:00) Why Cardio Matters in (Peri)-menopause (14:00) Effective High-Intensity Cardio Training for Women (27:00) Strength Training for Women in Perimenopause (38:00) Effective Compound Movements and Training Techniques (49:00) Recognizing the Importance of Deloading (52:00) Empowering Women Through Strength Training (59:00) Optimizing Pre-Workout Nutrition for Women (1:05:00) Menstrual Cycle Research and Women's Health (1:15:00) Carbohydrate Intake and Women's Health (1:19:00) Gut Health and Women's Supplements (1:27:00) BONUS: the After-Party with Dr. Stephanie Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep426/ A huge THANKS to our sponsors: BIOPTIMIZERS - Magnesium Breakthrough contains multiple types of magnesium plus cofactors like B6 to enhance absorption. Visit https://bioptimizers.com/better and use code BETTER to save 10%. EQUIP COLLAGEN - Support bones, joints, gut, and skin with Equip Collagen. Get 20% off at https://equipfoods.com/better with code BETTER . BON CHARGE - Achieve glowing skin, gain more energy, and uplevel your recovery practice with a suite of red light products. Get 15% off at https://boncharge.com/better with code BETTER . BEAM MINERALS - Replenish essential minerals your body needs. Visit https://beamminerals.com/better for 20% off of the entire store. The discount is auto-applied at checkout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.