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How Plants and Protein Can Help You Through Menopause

Most active women underestimate their daily protein needs—and the consequences become more pronounced in perimenopause and menopause. The current RDA for protein was established to prevent deficiency in sedentary people, not to help active women optimize their training and recovery—or to thrive...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Mar 10, 2026 gut menopause microbiome nutrition perimenopause protein vegetarian

Why the Female Heart Responds Differently to Exercise

Note: This is an anatomical and physiological review, not medical advice. Anyone with concerns should see their healthcare provider. When you train consistently—whether it’s endurance training, speed work, or strength—your heart adapts. That adaptation, which is often referred to as “athlete’s ...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Feb 13, 2026 hormones menopause perimenopause training

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

Gratitude, Growth, & a Rare Share

As the calendar turns and we near the end of 2025, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and send a note of gratitude. I typically dedicate these newsletters to science-backed information for active women, but today I’ll break with the norm and share some of the highlights and challenges...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Dec 30, 2025 lhs lift heavy menopause perimenopause strength training

What to Do Differently in Peri & Postmenopause

Perimenopause vs. Postmenopause: What Active Women Need to Know With World Menopause Day happening tomorrow, it feels like the right time to address some key questions I’m often asked about perimenopause and postmenopause. I know only too well that navigating these changes can feel confusing,...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Oct 17, 2025 hiit hormones intensity menopause perimenopause 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

Mainstream Menopause Advice is Misleading Active Women

Fasting, keto, low carb, all zone 2 all the time…those rules are not for us. It’s been two years since my menopause training book, Next Level, came out and three years since we started working on it. Though it’s nearly impossible to believe at this point, just three or four years ago, menopause ...

by Dr. Stacy Sims — Oct 14, 2024 creatine fueling hormones menopause perimenopause zone

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

Why Menopausal Women Need Polarized Training

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 exercise adaptat...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 13, 2024 menopause perimenopause training

How to Power Your Way Through Menopause

Heavy lifting. Sprint training. Plyometrics. They all have one thing in common—they’re essential for menopausal health and performance. Society has taught women to devalue their power. That’s especially true during menopause when we’re told it’s time to slow down and are pointed to the cultural ...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 12, 2024 menopause perimenopause

Harness the Perimenopause “Power Window”

Research shows the perimenopausal period is the best time to adapt your training to prevent unwanted menopausal metabolism and body composition changes. I’ll say up front that it’s never too late (or too early!) to start lifting heavy sh*t and upping intensity to improve strength, power, body c...

by Dr Stacy Sims — Oct 12, 2024 perimenopause

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