Blogging with Dr. Stacy Sims

Lifting weights is now recognized as good for more than “just” making muscle.

For decades, aerobic exercise was regarded as the primary form of exercise you should do for cardiovascular and other health benefits. Heck, that’s why endurance type exercise such as walking, biking,...

The popular zone 2 protocol doesn’t work the same way for women. Here’s what to do instead.

In my last blog, I reviewed down to the cellular level, why zone 2 training, which is currently being promoted across the internet as the priority training for health, longevity, and...

Research shows that lighter weights and higher reps can build muscle, but it’s important that we prioritize strength and power.

Anyone who follows me knows that I tell women they need to prioritize strength training in their workouts and that they need to include days where they lift heavy...