Blogging with Dr. Stacy Sims

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...

Zone 2 training is a hot topic, but like many things, it’s different for females.

If you even remotely follow fitness and training media, you will have seen the buzz around “Zone 2 training”--generally known as steady, conversationally-paced exercise–and how it is the...

You’re better off picking up a women’s fitness magazine from the nineties.

As a scientist, I love tech. I’ve been experimenting and helping develop artificial intelligence systems, especially in the realm of women-specific exercise training, for several years. And when it comes...

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...

Donating blood is great. But you don’t need to give a pint to gain fitness as new research may suggest.

Women are not small men. It’s been my mantra for well over a decade. In recent years, the scientific community has been catching up and calling attention to sex differences in...

Your physiology changes as your hormones fluctuate, but there’s never a “bad day” to nail a personal best.

My life’s work is largely devoted to helping women work with their unique physiology to train and perform their best. That means adjusting training sessions to...