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  • How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle in Midlife (New 6-Month Trial) | Sarah Kennedy

    Sarah Kennedy and I talk about fat loss, muscle, GLP-1 medications and food noise in midlife, and how to lose fat without losing muscle and keep the weight off.

    When Sarah was last on the show, we talked about whether there's a natural alternative to Ozempic. Since then, Calocurb has published its fourth clinical trial, and the headline is all about muscle.
    Watch that episode here: https://youtu.be/U91gbqrENe8


    Calocurb founder Sarah Kennedy shares the results of the six-month randomized, placebo-controlled trial: participants lost 4.3% of their weight, all of it fat, including visceral fat, with a small gain in muscle. She explains why 25 to 40% of the weight lost on GLP-1 medications can be muscle, why a synthetic GLP-1 drops your own natural GLP-1 almost to zero, and why around 90% of people regain weight within 17 months of stopping. We also cover cravings versus hunger, why it isn't about discipline, how I tell bloating apart from visceral fat when women tell me their midsection is thickening, and what Sarah calls the valley of death when you come off a GLP-1.


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    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

    - Why weight lost on GLP-1s can be 25 to 40% muscle

    - What a 6-month trial found about losing fat without losing muscle

    - Why 90% of people regain the weight within 17 months of stopping GLP-1s

    - What to plan with your doctor before coming off a GLP-1


    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    - In the UK, find Calocurb through Numan or The Natural Dispensary:

    - Read the latest research and protocols on the Calocurb website: https://calocurb.com

    - Follow Calocurb on Instagram for appetite science and tips: https://www.instagram.com/calocurb

    - Questions for the Calocurb team: [email protected]

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Sarah Kennedy is the founder of Calocurb and one of the leading voices on the science of appetite and hunger hormones in midlife women. With a background rooted in natural compound research, she has spent years studying how the body's own appetite signals get disrupted during perimenopause and what women can actually do about it without relying on pharmaceutical interventions.

    43 min
  • The Daily Habits That Raise HRV (From a Human Performance Scientist) | Dr Kristen Holmes

    In this conversation, Kristen shares the habits she believes have made the biggest difference, from sleep-wake consistency and strength training to high-intensity intervals, low-intensity aerobic work, daylight exposure and finishing food earlier in the evening. She also explains what to prioritise when time is limited — and why women do not necessarily need huge amounts of exercise to create meaningful physiological adaptations.


    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    HRV Can Change — Kristen says her HRV more than doubled over roughly a decade, showing that autonomic resilience is modifiable.

    Sleep Consistency Comes First — Keeping sleep and wake times stable is the biggest lever she prioritises.

    Strength Training Is Foundational — Resistance training supports physical capacity and is one of her core recommendations.

    You Still Need Cardio — Strength alone is not enough for optimal cardiovascular fitness, resting heart rate and HRV.

    Short HIIT Can Be Enough — A few brief hard intervals each week can create meaningful adaptations, especially if you are starting from a low baseline.

    Zone 2 Supports Recovery — Kristen views lower-intensity aerobic work as a recovery tool that builds the base for harder efforts.

    Light and Meal Timing Matter — Daytime light exposure and stopping food two to three hours before bed can support sleep and recovery.


    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    - Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

    👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

    Want to go deeper? Start here:

    Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days.

    👉 https://www.highperformance-health.com


    The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women -

    👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide


    👩‍💼 About Me:

    Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.

    The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.

    The old playbook stops working in midlife.

    This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.

    Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.

    If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.

    Follow me for daily health and performance tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaFosterPerformance/


    10 min
  • Gary Brecka: Perimenopause Weight Gain, Anxiety and Poor Sleep (What Your Bloods Miss)

    Gary Brecka and I get into intermittent fasting, estrogen dominance, belly bloat and anxiety in perimenopause, and how the right test can show you exactly what your body is missing.


    Ever feel like you're doing everything right, yet your lower belly won't shift and your mind won't switch off at night? So many women tell me this, and Gary gave me answers I hadn't heard from any other guest. I share how I found out I carry the MTHFR variant, something no one mentioned to me when I was pregnant. Gary explains why fasting can backfire when your HbA1c is already low, why the pace of your gut may matter more than food sensitivity tests, and how anxiety and gut issues can share one root. It's not about trying harder. It's about getting the right data.


    WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

    - Why the band around your lower belly, flanks and lower back can be estrogen-driven water retention, not fat, and how it can clear in 10 to 21 days

    - What happens when a narrow eating window reads as starvation, from a lower thyroid signal to a slower metabolism

    - How a 24-hour urine DUTCH test shows the estrogen to progesterone ratio a single blood test can miss

    - Why lying awake ruminating, brain fog until midday and gut issues can share one root, and why Gary looks at methylfolate first


    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    Connect with Gary Brecka:

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    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Gary Brecka is a renowned human biologist and longevity expert. With over two decades of experience analyzing human biomarkers, his unique approach combines scientific precision with a personalized focus on individual wellness.


    Want to go deeper? Start here:

    Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

    👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

    🌸Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days.

    👉 https://www.highperformance-health.com

    💌 Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter

    Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you.

    Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide.

    👉 https://angelafosterperformance.com/🥗 The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women -

    👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide

    ⚡️ 10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause - 

    👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page

    👩‍💼 About Me:

    Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.

    The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.

    The old playbook stops working in midlife.

    This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.

    Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.

    If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.

    Follow me for daily health and performance tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaFosterPerformance/


    55 min
  • The Creatine Mistake Almost Every Woman Over 40 Makes | Angela Foster

    In this video, I explain the three mistakes that stop women over 40 getting the benefits of creatine, from taking a dose designed for young men to quitting before your muscles have had time to fill up. I also share the research on creatine for muscle, strength, sleep, brain energy and bone health after menopause, plus exactly how much to take for your goal and the easiest way to make it a daily habit.


    The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women -

    👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide


    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    - Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

    👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/


    Want to go deeper? Start here:


    Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days.

    👉 https://www.highperformance-health.com


    ▶️ Watch Next:

    Continue learning with these empowering conversations:

    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Women's Metabolism, Muscle and Midlife Health

    https://youtu.be/HrLPMkNMeY4?si=yKKVNwBVjGQYvGr1


    Dr. Darren Candow on Creatine, Muscles and Bone Health

    https://youtu.be/sLWaRcKNjMo?si=W7c4THElXiI7BC9G


    👩‍💼 About Me:

    Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.

    The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.

    The old playbook stops working in midlife.

    This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.

    Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.

    If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.

    Follow me for daily health and performance tips:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaFosterPerformance/

    #AngelaFoster #HighPerformanceHealth #WomensHealth #Longevity

    12 min
  • Professor Tim Spector - Perimenopause Mood Swings? Fix Your Gut First (3 Simple Steps)

    Prof. Tim Spector and I talk about gut health, mood, inflammation and fermented foods in perimenopause, and the three diet changes he recommends to start today. 

    Microbiome pioneer, ZOE co-founder and Good Mood Food author Prof. Tim Spector explains why midlife mood changes are not psychosomatic: shifting hormones alter your gut microbes, which changes the inflammation and metabolic signals reaching your brain through the vagus nerve. He shares why serotonin was never the real lever, why inflammation and stable metabolism are, and why people in ZOE’s studies report better mood and energy within two weeks of changing their diet. 

    His three changes: 30 plants a week, three fermented foods a day and an overnight gut rest. We also cover ultra-processed food, protein versus fiber, HRT and dementia risk.

    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

    - How perimenopause changes your gut and your mood

    - Why inflammation matters more than serotonin

    - Which ultra-processed foods to cut first

    - His three gut changes to start today

    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 Intro: Is Perimenopause Changing Your Gut and Your Mood?

    07:20 Mood and Energy Lift Within Two Weeks of Changing Your Diet

    09:32 How Shifting Hormones Change Your Gut Microbes

    13:34 Why Serotonin Was the Wrong Target, and What Replaces It

    19:07 30 Plants a Week, Gut Health and Dementia Risk

    23:40 The Best Fermented Foods (and Is Cheese Good for You?)

    30:32 Ultra-Processed Food, Diet Coke and What to Ignore on a Label

    39:31 Protein vs Fiber: Why Chasing Protein Can Backfire

    40:31 Diet, HRT and Exercise: What Each Does to Your Microbiome

    45:39 Organic Food, Pesticides and What Actually Matters

    48:48 His 3 Gut Changes to Start and 3 Things to Stop

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    - Follow Prof. Tim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim.spector/

    - Want to see what your gut microbes are doing? Try ZOE’s app and gut test: https://zoe.com/

    - Explore Prof. Tim’s books, research and latest work: https://www.tim-spector.com/

    - Prof. Tim’s new book has over 100 recipes, packed with plants and ferments, designed to lift your mood: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Mood-Food-friendly-bestselling/dp/1787336476

    ABOUT THE GUEST

    Tim Spector, MD, is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London and co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company leading the gut health revolution. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life, Food for Life Cookbook and Ferment. With a focus on cutting-edge science, and honoured with an OBE for his impactful work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most-cited scientists in the world.

    50 min
  • Does HRT Actually Help You Build Muscle And Lose Visceral Fat? - Dr. Federica Amati

    Can HRT actually help women in midlife build muscle and reduce visceral fat — or is lifestyle still doing most of the heavy lifting? In this conversation, Dr. Federica Amati explains what her research found, where HRT may be helpful, and why it should be seen as one tool rather than the main driver of body composition.

    She also explains why building muscle, eating well, moving regularly and protecting sleep before menopause can create a valuable buffer for later life. And for women already well into menopause, her message is equally important: meaningful change is still possible, but the fundamentals need to be built consistently into everyday life.


    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • HRT Is Not a Muscle-Building Shortcut — Dr. Amati says HRT alone will not increase muscle mass or reduce visceral fat.

    • HRT May Still Help Indirectly — Better symptom control and sleep can give women more energy to exercise and move regularly.

    • Lifestyle Remains the Biggest Driver — Exercise, nutrition, sleep and daily movement have a greater impact on muscle, bone and visceral fat.

    • Build Muscle Before Menopause If You Can — Going into menopause with more muscle and strong habits gives you a better starting point.

    • It Is Never Too Late — Women who are years into menopause can still transform their health.

    • Want to go deeper? Start here:

      Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it.

      👉 https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/


      🌸Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days.

      👉 https://www.highperformance-health.com


      💌 Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter

      Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you.

      Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide.

      👉 https://angelafosterperformance.com/


      🥗The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women - 

      👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide


      ⚡️ 10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause -

      👉 https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page


      About Me:

      Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.


      The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.


      The old playbook stops working in midlife.


      This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.


      Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.


      If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.


      Follow me for daily health and performance tips:

      Instagram: @angelasfoster

      Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance

      8 min
    • Why Women Over 40 Shouldn't Skip Cardio (Even for Belly Fat) | Dr Alyssa Olenick

      Dr. Alyssa Olenick on why cardio doesn't cause belly fat, what fasted training really does for fat loss, and how women in midlife should balance lifting, cardio and carbs.

      Exercise physiologist and women's fitness researcher Dr. Alyssa Olenick breaks down the most common training myths aimed at women in midlife. She explains why the cortisol released during exercise is a fuel signal rather than a fat-storage trigger, why the extra fat burned in a fasted session adds up to grams rather than real fat loss, and why fat oxidation drops as estrogen declines in menopause. She also shares how to split 150 minutes of cardio between easy and hard sessions, why cutting volume rather than intensity helps recovery in perimenopause, and how much protein and carbohydrate active women actually need.

      WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

      - Why adding cardio reduces, rather than increases, body fat in midlife women

      - The difference between fat burning and fat loss, and why fasted workouts only shift a few grams

      - How to fit one or two harder sessions into a busy week and fill the rest with easy movement

      - Why Dr. Olenick would rather you do two hard sets than five easy ones when recovery gets tougher

      TIMESTAMPS

      00:00 - Intro: Why Cardio Isn't Making Women Gain Belly Fat

      05:41 - Cortisol, Fasted Training and the Best Time of Day to Work Out

      10:42 - Fat Burning vs Fat Loss, Metabolic Flexibility and Refueling After Training

      20:54 - Menopause, Fat Oxidation and What HRT Can and Can't Do

      24:49 - How to Split 150 Minutes of Cardio Between Easy and Hard Sessions

      31:37 - Programming Lifting and HIIT for Recovery: Less Volume, More Intensity

      42:54 - Protein, Carbs and a Simple Plan to Start Lifting

      52:16 - The Supplements Dr. Olenick Actually Takes

       VALUABLE RESOURCES

      • Train With Alyssa: https://www.thelyssmethod.com/

      • Follow Alyssa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/

      • Subscribe on her YouTubechannel: https://www.youtube.com/@doclyssfitness

      • Listen to her Podcast: https://doclyssfitness.com/podcast/

      • Learn more at https://doclyssfitness.com/

      • A BIG thank you to our sponsor who makes the show possible:

        🧬 Stride - Find out your biological age and how your daily habits are influencing it with DNA, bloodwork and microbiome testing with a Stride One membership 👉 https://www.getstride.com/angela/ for 10% off

        ABOUT THE GUEST

        Dr. Alyssa Olenick, PhD in Exercise Physiology, specializes in Exercise Science, Metabolism, and Female Physiology, bringing real, research-backed fitness insights to the everyday person looking to train smarter. Known for bridging the gap between strength and endurance, she helps people crush big fitness goals, get healthier, and have fun doing it. All while cutting through the noise of misinformation on how to train, recover, and feel your best.

        57 min
      • How much protein do you actually need to build muscle? | Eric Helms

        How much protein do you really need to build muscle — and do women in perimenopause or menopause need more? In this conversation, Eric Helms breaks down the evidence behind some of the most common protein recommendations, including the widely quoted 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, when higher intakes may be useful, and why your starting point matters more than obsessing over a supposedly perfect number.

        Eric also explains how protein needs change when you’re dieting and trying to preserve lean mass, why resistance training matters far more than squeezing out the last few percentage points from protein intake, and whether women really need 30–50 grams of protein at every meal to stimulate muscle protein synthesis.

        KEY TAKEAWAYS

        • 1.6 g/kg Is a Strong Target — For most people trying to build muscle, around 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is a very reasonable daily target.
        • More Isn’t Always Better — Benefits continue to diminish as protein intake gets higher.
        • Dieting Changes Your Needs — When in a calorie deficit, moving closer to 2 g/kg may help preserve muscle mass.
        • Your Starting Point Matters — Moving from a low protein intake to a moderate one may produce a bigger benefit than pushing an already high intake even higher.
        • Training Comes First — Progressive, intense resistance training is more important for building muscle than maximising protein intake.
        • Per-Meal Protein Is Often Overcomplicated — Daily protein intake and distributing it across at least three meals matters more than chasing an exact dose at every sitting.
        • 30–40 g Per Meal Can Work Well — If your daily protein target is around 120 grams, splitting it relatively evenly across three meals is a practical approach.
        • Want to go deeper? Start here:Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it. https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

          Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days. https://www.highperformance-health.com

          Fresh Start Sunday NewsletterYour weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you.Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide. https://angelafosterperformance.com/

          The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women -  https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide️

          10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause - https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page

          About Me:Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method.

          Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.

          The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.The old playbook stops working in midlife.

          This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.

          Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.


          Follow me for daily health and performance tips:Instagram: @angelasfosterFacebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance

          9 min
        • Low Energy After 40? Why Hormones Aren't the Whole Story | Dr. Kien Vuu

          This episode is brought to you by Solaray

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          Dr. Kien Vuu and I talk about cellular energy, estrogen, NAD+ and spermidine in midlife, and how to build more energy today while staying strong and sharp at 80.

          Physician and Thrive State author Dr. Kien Vuu breaks down the three parts of one energy system behind midlife fatigue: mitochondria, insulin sensitivity and metabolic flexibility. He explains why falling estrogen hits mitochondrial efficiency, glucose metabolism, muscle and bone at the same moment life demand peaks, why fasting glucose and HbA1c move late, and how he sorts longevity compounds into mapped, emerging and frontier science before deciding whether glutathione, NAD or spermidine earn a place on top of the foundations.


          WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

          - Why the felt sense of low energy shows up long before fasting glucose or HbA1c move

          - What falling estrogen does to mitochondrial efficiency, glucose metabolism and muscle mass at the exact moment life demand peaks

          - How to sort any longevity compound into mapped, emerging or frontier science before you spend a penny

          - The four questions Dr. Vuu asks before adding a supplement, and why he says you have to earn it first


          WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

          - Why the felt sense of low energy shows up long before fasting glucose or HbA1c move

          - What falling estrogen does to mitochondrial efficiency, glucose metabolism and muscle mass at the exact moment life demand peaks

          - How to sort any longevity compound into mapped, emerging or frontier science before you spend a penny

          - The four questions Dr. Vuu asks before adding a supplement, and why he says you have to earn it first


          TIMESTAMPS

          00:00 - Intro: Why Your Energy Drops in Midlife Before Anything Shows on a Blood Test

          10:02 - Perimenopause, Estrogen and What Changes at the Cellular Level After 40

          16:25 - Epigenetics, the Five Foundations, and How to Judge a Longevity Supplement

          25:51 - Glutathione, NAD, NADH and NMN for Oxidative Stress and Cellular Energy

          35:09 - Spermidine, Autophagy and the Senescent Cell Frontier

          43:04 - Where a Busy Woman in Midlife Should Actually Start


          VALUABLE RESOURCES

          • Dr. Kien Vuu’s website https://kienvuu.com/

          • Thrive State (Dr. Kien's book), free PDF: https://thrivestatestarter.com

          • Follow Dr. Kien Vuu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorvmd

          • Listen to Dr. Kien Vuu’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/thrive-state-podcast/id1548233524

          • ABOUT THE GUEST

            Dr. Kien Vuu is a physician, human performance and longevity expert, and the author of Thrive State. He hosts the Thrive State podcast and is a brand partner and advisor to Solaray. A former chief of interventional radiology, he burnt out in his mid-30s and developed type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. That experience drives his mission to help people build energy and longevity through five pillars of health: physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual.


            51 min
          • Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan: The HIIT Workout Shown to Reduce Visceral Fat in Women

            If you’re a woman in midlife and short on time, HIIT may be one of the most efficient ways to improve metabolic fitness and target visceral fat. In this conversation, Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan breaks down the exact HIIT protocol her research group uses most often: one minute hard, one minute recovery, repeated for up to 10 rounds.


            KEY TAKEAWAYS

            • The 1:1 HIIT Protocol — One minute hard followed by one minute recovery is the base model Dr. Smith-Ryan frequently uses in research.
            • Visceral Fat Can Respond Quickly — HIIT has been associated with reductions in visceral fat in as little as three weeks in women with higher levels to begin with.
            • You Don’t Need Long Workouts — Even five intervals can still provide benefit when time is tight.
            • Keep HIIT and Strength Distinct — Combining both into one muddled circuit can compromise the quality of each training stimulus.
            • Do Your Priority First — If strength is the goal, lift first; if cardiovascular adaptation is the priority, do HIIT first.
            • Heavy Resistance Can Be Time-Efficient — Dr. Abbie describes a 30-minute protocol using 6–8 rep loads and short rest periods.
            • The Norwegian 4x4 Works Too — Longer intervals are effective, but one-minute bouts may be easier to execute consistently in midlife.
            • Want to go deeper?

              Start here:

              Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what’s actually happening in your body — and how to fix it. https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/

              Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days. https://www.highperformance-health.com

              Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter - Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you.Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide. https://angelafosterperformance.com/


              The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women -  https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide️


              10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause - https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page


              About Me:

              Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method.


              Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science.


              The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price.The old playbook stops working in midlife.


              This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology.

              Angela’s personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health.If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about.

              Follow me for daily health and performance tips:

              Instagram: @angelasfoster

              Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance

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            High Performance Health is the podcast for ambitious women in midlife who want to stop sacrificing their health for success.

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