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Resistance Training Is Finally Getting the Respect It Deserves for Health and Longevity
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, and running are c...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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Restricting Carbs Hurts Performance and Health
 Want to avoid LEA and REDs? Eat enough carbohydrates.
As fasting, keto, and carb-phobia continue to be promoted across social media, we’ve seen an uptick in low energy availability (LEA) across the spectrum of athletes. In my own work, I’ve found about 55 percent of individuals who are training...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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What Women Need to Prioritize instead of Zone 2
The popular zone 2 protocol doesn’t work the same way for women. Here’s what to do instead.
I have previously 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 performance, isn’t as...
by Dr Stacy SIms —
Oct 14, 2024
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Managing Early and Surgical Menopause
For some women, the transition comes early–and sometimes abruptly. Here’s what you need to know.
Menopause is mainstream news these days, which is great. But the focus tends to be on women who hit the milestone during midlife, around the average age or 51 or so, which leaves women who come into ...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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How to Fuel to Compete in the Heat
Staying on top of nutrition becomes more challenging as the temperatures rise.
With much of the US stuck in sweltering late summer temps, the seasons changing in the Southern Hemisphere, and Kona right around the corner, I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about a training and racin...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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Why ChatGPT Isn’t Your Best Coach
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 to developing wor...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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Empowering Female Athletes. Part 2
Digging into the rest of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Female Athlete Position Stand. Here’s what you need to know.
In the last blog, I discussed the first part of the International Society of Sport Nutrition (ISSN) Position Stand for the Female Athlete. In case you missed it, we...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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Empowering Female Athletes. Part 1
A Review of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Female Athlete Position Stand
I am just back from a whirlwind trip in the US, and one of the stops was to present the new Female Athlete Position Stand at the International Society of Sport Nutrition’s (ISSN) annual conference. The ISSN h...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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Are You Draining Your Body’s Battery Power?
If you’re an active female, chances are you’re at risk for low energy availability and the health consequences it brings. Here’s what you need to know.Â
When researchers screen the nutritional intake of female athletes, a staggering percentage are not eating enough to support their performance a...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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What Women Should Know About Adaptogens
How to use these powerful botanicals to feel and perform your best.Â
From coffee to green powders to capsules, teas, and tinctures, adaptogens are ubiquitous in the wellness world right now, with promises of strengthening immunity, increasing mental focus, boosting energy, reducing stress, and m...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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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
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Sweltering Sauna or Cold Plunge?
The science behind ice baths and sauna sessions.
Extreme temperature treatments have been a hot (pun intended) trend for the past few years. Long time athlete Gabby Reece famously swears by super hot (up to 220 degrees F!) sauna treatments followed by icy cold plunges and Lady Gaga’s Instagram f...
by Dr Stacy Sims —
Oct 14, 2024
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