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Why Active Women Need Creatine

There are very few supplements I recommend across the board. Creatine is one of them. For decades, creatine has been misunderstood as something only bodybuilders or elite male athletes use. That misconception has kept many women from one of the most well-researched, effective, and female-rele...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Feb 11, 2026 creatine hiit intensity menopause muscle perimenopause roar supplements

Strength vs Muscle Size: What Women Need to Know

One of the questions I’m often asked is: How connected are building muscle and building strength? The short answer: they’re related, but not the same. You can increase strength without dramatically increasing muscle, and you can increase muscle without seeing proportional gains in strength. Res...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Jan 28, 2026 hormones intensity lhs lift heavy muscle strength training

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 intensity lea muscle training

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

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

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