The 4 leading women’s health experts reveal what EVERY woman must know about perimenopause workouts, lifting weights, cycle syncing, perimenopause training, and VO2 max!
This 2nd section of the female roundtable covers fitness, nutrition and performance, bringing together: Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver, longevity orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, fertility doctor Dr Natalie Crawford, and female physiology researcher Dr Stacy Sims.
They explain:
◼️How estrogen and muscle are deeply connected to women’s metabolism
◼️Why osteoporosis prevention starts with building muscle in your 30s
◼️Why “strong not skinny” isn’t a trend, it’s a survival strategy
◼️The best way to train for VO2 max, longevity, and female performance
◼️Why resistance training beats cardio for female metabolism and anti-aging
00:00 Intro
02:50 We've Got Women's Health Wrong
05:07 Should Women Exercise Differently During Menstruation?
11:40 Low vs High-Intensity Training: When?
16:58 Pilates Is Not Good for Strength Training
19:56 Perfect Exercise Routine in Your 30s
27:28 Why Women Should Exercise to Gain Upper Body Muscle
30:29 Building Muscle Helps Reduce Inflammation
35:40 70% of Hip Fractures Happen in Women — 30% May Die
41:53 Hormone Treatment and Bone Growth
47:45 Best Exercises to Avoid Injuries
52:59 When to Work on Your VO₂ Max
54:04 Is It Okay to Be Super Skinny When Running Marathons?
58:00 Your Body Composition Isn't Your Fault
01:04:56 The Must-Do in Your 50s and 60s
01:13:41 Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Link
01:18:30 Ads
01:23:42 Best and Healthiest Way to Lose Weight
01:24:45 Is Ozempic Good?
01:26:59 How to Burn Belly Fat
01:31:29 Should You Do Liposuction?
01:35:39 Best Diet for Perimenopausal Women
01:36:19 Best Diet for Fertility
01:37:24 Is Fasting Recommended for Women?
01:52:04 Juice Detoxing
01:58:24 Ads
01:59:23 What Supplements to Take for Fertility
02:04:54 Environmental Toxins
02:10:47 Focus on Your Sleep Before Anything Else
02:18:16 Sleeping 3 or 4 Hours Is Very Bad for You
02:23:01 Should I Take Melatonin?
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