Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Stacy Sims | Huberman Lab

This podcast episode features Dr. Stacy Sims, a leading expert in women's health, who discusses the intricate relationship between hormones and nutrition, particularly for women of different ages. She highlights the negative impact of fasting on active women, the importance of timely nutrition before and after workouts, and provides tailored exercise recommendations for various life stages. Dr. Sims also debunks common misconceptions about women's fitness, including the belief that fasted training is superior for fat loss, while advocating for a personalized and science-based approach to training. Her insights aim to empower women to leverage their unique hormonal profiles for optimal health and performance.

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Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Stacy Sims

Huberman Lab

Introducing Dr. Stacy Sims: A Female-Specific Approach to Fitness and Nutrition

Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding: The Women-Specific Perspective

The Importance of Circadian Rhythm and Fueling for Women's Training

Training Strategies for Women: From RPE to Reps in Reserve

Pre-Training Nutrition for Women: Optimizing Brain and Body Performance

Post-Training Nutrition for Women: The Importance of Timing and Recovery

Debunking Myths about Fat Burning: Training Fasted vs. Fed

The Evolution of Women in Weight Training: From Taboo to Mainstream

Personalized Training Programs for Women: Age-Specific Considerations

Perimenopause and Training: The Importance of Polarization and Hormone Support

Overcoming Barriers to Resistance Training: Accessible Options for Women

The Menstrual Cycle and Training: Optimizing Performance and Recovery

Birth Control and Training: Hormonal Impacts and Individualized Considerations

The Importance of Understanding Menstrual Blood and Its Diagnostic Potential

Hormonal Fluctuations and Exercise: Exploring the Link between Stress, Testosterone, and Performance

Caffeine and Women's Health: From Metabolism to Menopause

Cold Exposure and Women's Health: Heat as a Preferred Stimulus

Cold Exposure for Endometriosis: A Potential Therapeutic Avenue

Beyond the Basics: Training Hacks and Optimizing Performance

Supplements for Women: Optimizing Health and Performance

Pregnancy and Training: Listen to Your Body and Prioritize Maintenance

Training for Longevity in Women Over 50: Jump Training, Resistance, and Protein

Training for Health and Vigor in Women 20-40: The Power of Resistance Training and Lactate Production

High-Intensity Workouts: Defining True Intensity and Its Impact on Women's Health

The Importance of Whole Food Nutrition: Prioritizing Diversity and Minimizing Ultra-Processed Foods

The Magic Wand: Empowering Women to Listen to Their Bodies

Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity | Dr. Stacy Sims

Huberman Lab

00:05Introducing Dr. Stacy Sims: A Female-Specific Approach to Fitness and Nutrition

Introducing Dr. Stacy Sims: A Female-Specific Approach to Fitness and Nutrition

07:50Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding: The Women-Specific Perspective

Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding: The Women-Specific Perspective

12:51The Importance of Circadian Rhythm and Fueling for Women's Training

The Importance of Circadian Rhythm and Fueling for Women's Training

17:00Training Strategies for Women: From RPE to Reps in Reserve

Training Strategies for Women: From RPE to Reps in Reserve

21:11Pre-Training Nutrition for Women: Optimizing Brain and Body Performance

Pre-Training Nutrition for Women: Optimizing Brain and Body Performance

26:49Post-Training Nutrition for Women: The Importance of Timing and Recovery

Post-Training Nutrition for Women: The Importance of Timing and Recovery

31:55Debunking Myths about Fat Burning: Training Fasted vs. Fed

Debunking Myths about Fat Burning: Training Fasted vs. Fed

35:01The Evolution of Women in Weight Training: From Taboo to Mainstream

The Evolution of Women in Weight Training: From Taboo to Mainstream

39:37Personalized Training Programs for Women: Age-Specific Considerations

Personalized Training Programs for Women: Age-Specific Considerations

47:02Perimenopause and Training: The Importance of Polarization and Hormone Support

Perimenopause and Training: The Importance of Polarization and Hormone Support

52:49Overcoming Barriers to Resistance Training: Accessible Options for Women

Overcoming Barriers to Resistance Training: Accessible Options for Women

59:17The Menstrual Cycle and Training: Optimizing Performance and Recovery

The Menstrual Cycle and Training: Optimizing Performance and Recovery

1:08:38Birth Control and Training: Hormonal Impacts and Individualized Considerations

Birth Control and Training: Hormonal Impacts and Individualized Considerations

1:18:41The Importance of Understanding Menstrual Blood and Its Diagnostic Potential

The Importance of Understanding Menstrual Blood and Its Diagnostic Potential

1:24:27Hormonal Fluctuations and Exercise: Exploring the Link between Stress, Testosterone, and Performance

Hormonal Fluctuations and Exercise: Exploring the Link between Stress, Testosterone, and Performance

1:29:33Caffeine and Women's Health: From Metabolism to Menopause

Caffeine and Women's Health: From Metabolism to Menopause

1:34:25Cold Exposure and Women's Health: Heat as a Preferred Stimulus

Cold Exposure and Women's Health: Heat as a Preferred Stimulus

1:40:04Cold Exposure for Endometriosis: A Potential Therapeutic Avenue

Cold Exposure for Endometriosis: A Potential Therapeutic Avenue

1:47:29Beyond the Basics: Training Hacks and Optimizing Performance

Beyond the Basics: Training Hacks and Optimizing Performance

1:54:30Supplements for Women: Optimizing Health and Performance

Supplements for Women: Optimizing Health and Performance

1:59:57Pregnancy and Training: Listen to Your Body and Prioritize Maintenance

Pregnancy and Training: Listen to Your Body and Prioritize Maintenance

2:06:19Training for Longevity in Women Over 50: Jump Training, Resistance, and Protein

Training for Longevity in Women Over 50: Jump Training, Resistance, and Protein

2:09:47Training for Health and Vigor in Women 20-40: The Power of Resistance Training and Lactate Production

Training for Health and Vigor in Women 20-40: The Power of Resistance Training and Lactate Production

2:12:22High-Intensity Workouts: Defining True Intensity and Its Impact on Women's Health

High-Intensity Workouts: Defining True Intensity and Its Impact on Women's Health

2:19:20The Importance of Whole Food Nutrition: Prioritizing Diversity and Minimizing Ultra-Processed Foods

The Importance of Whole Food Nutrition: Prioritizing Diversity and Minimizing Ultra-Processed Foods

2:23:33The Magic Wand: Empowering Women to Listen to Their Bodies

The Magic Wand: Empowering Women to Listen to Their Bodies