In this episode, Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, shares her expertise on strength and muscle building, specifically tailored for women. She emphasizes the effectiveness of resistance and cardio training programs, discussing how they should differ from those typically followed by men.
Dr. Colenso-Semple breaks down program design options, including exercise selection, sets, repetition ranges, and rest periods. She addresses whether training to failure is necessary and provides insights into the relevance of menstrual cycles, (peri)menopause, and birth control on fitness and nutrition strategies. Her analysis also covers the impact of body frame differences and best practices for nutrition, hormone replacement, and supplementation.
Throughout the discussion, Dr. Colenso-Semple dismantles common myths surrounding women’s fitness and nutrition, such as the effects of fasting, cortisol levels, and the use of weight vests.
For further reading and resources, check out her official website:
https://www.drlaurencs.com
You can also explore her Substack for more insights:
https://drlaurencs.substack.com
Don’t miss her podcasts like Front Page Fitness:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2fRLWTWDU6AQKZ5XJrJLGu
Find science-backed nutrition and exercise strategies through the Mass Research Review:
https://massresearchreview.com
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