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Train for Power—Not Just Strength

Most active women love to move. Whether it’s running, riding, swimming, lifting, yoga, or simply chasing your kids around, we love to break a sweat and feel the physical and mental benefits that come from that. But there’s one form of training that too often gets overlooked: power training. W...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Sep 19, 2025 fueling lift heavy longevity strength training

How Much Protein Is Enough?

It’s a question I’m asked by women a lot: How much protein should I consume every day? And while the detailed answer will always depend on your age, your activity level, your menstrual cycle status, and plenty more, there are a few simple guidelines that can help get you on the right side of ...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Apr 09, 2025 menopause perimenopause protein strength

Jump to Improve Your Bone Health!

We all lose bone as we age, and the long-term effects of this are osteoporosis and an increased risk of bone fracture. I’m often asked about how to maintain and improve bone health—so in today’s newsletter, I’m pleased to be answering this question, as well as providing some valuable resource...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Mar 12, 2025 bones strength

Women Need Strength for Life

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 sh*t....

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 lift heavy muscle strength training

The Benefits of Explosive Training for Women

Plyometric training can improve power, speed, and agility as well as improve metabolic and bone health in women of all ages. Plyometric exercises involve explosive movements, such as jumping, hopping, and bounding, that help to improve muscle power, speed, and agility. Women often look aghast wh...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 plyometrics strength

Creatine FAQs for Active Women

NOTE: These recommendations are for active women with no relevant medical conditions. This FAQ article answers the most common questions I get from women about creatine. If you want the full science-backed guide on how creatine supports muscle, brain, and bone health across the female lifespan,...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 creatine menopause muscle perimenopause strength supplements

Resolve to Get Strong

Skip the fad diets and detoxes. This year, resolve to do the one thing that improves health-span and lifespan—make muscle. The new year inevitably ushers in a fresh crop of diet books and 30-day detoxes. Skip the keto, low-carb, and fasting. Detoxes and cleanses are no more than marketing scams...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 muscle strength

Want to Burn Belly Fat? Lift Weights.

Resistance training triggers hormones that increase abdominal fat burning. When women come to me wanting to change their body composition, I direct them straight to the weight room. Contrary to the old “cardio to burn fat” “resistance training to build muscle” dogma that mainstream fitness maga...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 13, 2024 strength

Why Women Need More Strength and Less Cardio Training

Endurance sports have their place, but for long-term health and longevity, you need to hit the weights. As a former Ironman triathlete and bike racer, I’m not about to tell anyone to hang up their racing flats or rack their bike. Endurance training can improve cardiorespiratory fitness, lipid pr...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 12, 2024 strength

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