PCOS is a complex disease with many causes, one of which is an inactive lifestyle. Talking to us today about how exercise can help reverse PCOS, is Dr. Minni Malhotra. We dive into the episode with Dr. Minni’s comments about why exercise interventions fail, followed by a recap of how PCOS develops, the symptoms, and how it is diagnosed. Tune in to hear Dr. Minni’s recommendations on how to make an exercise regime stick, and a summary of the literature on the different ways exercise reverses PCOS symptoms. From improving your VO2 max to the benefit of vigorous exercise versus moderate exercise to the impact of dietary intervention when paired with an exercise regime, this episode has it all! We also learn how regular exercise lowers androgen levels and reduces insulin resistance, and how Anchor Wellness Center can help you reverse your PCOS. So, to learn how to crush your PCOS, press play now. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to today’s topic: how exercise can help PCOS. 
• Why exercise interventions fail. 
• The mechanisms underlying the development of PCOS. 
• What the symptoms of PCOS are. 
• How PCOS is diagnosed. 
• Dr. Minni’s recommendations for how to get into a regular exercise routine. 
• The impact of improving your VO2 max on PCOS. 
• Why vigorous exercise is more effective than moderate exercise when combined with dietary intervention. 
• How exercise affects androgen levels. 
• Moderating insulin resistance with vigorous aerobic exercise. 
• How Anchor Wellness Center can help you reverse PCOS using exercise. 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Exercise Interventions in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Dr. Minni Malhotra Email

Anchor Wellness Center

The Institute of Functional Medicine