In this episode of the Flow State podcast, hosts Monica and Norah discuss the importance of understanding female-specific training and hormonal changes throughout different life stages. They revisit a previous episode with Dr. Stacy Sims on cycle-specific training and share their biggest takeaways in a digestible and relatable format.

They emphasize the significance of estrogen and progesterone in women's bodies and how they impact muscle contraction, metabolism, and overall health. Furthermore, they delve into the role of progesterone and its impact on muscle breakdown during the second half of the menstrual cycle. They stress the need for increased protein intake and appropriate nutrition during this phase to support muscle maintenance and overall well-being. 

Tune in now and find out more about  the key takeaways from the episode, covering protein needs, supplementation, training with the menstrual cycle, and the importance of consistency.

Episode Highlights:

• Simplifying and sharing the key takeaways from the episode with Dr. Stacy Sims
• Personal experiences and changes since implementing the knowledge
• Benefits of strength training for long-term health and well-being
• The impact of estrogen, gut changes, and muscle contraction on women's bodies
• The importance of lean mass preservation for menopausal years
• The drawbacks of extended moderate intensity workouts
• How hormonal imbalances may affect training recommendations
• Shifting the mindset around body goals and healthy relationships with change
• Training recommendations for individuals with hormonal dysfunctions
• Adjusting training formats during perimenopause and menopause
•  Differentiating between moderate and high intensity training
• Importance of body awareness and sprint interval training in older age
• Understanding hormonal changes in relation to training and nutritions
• Protein recommendation for athletes 
• Tailoring workouts to the menstrual cycle can optimize training.

And so much more!
Featured in the episode:
•S2E7 The Truth on Cycle Sync'd Training & Why Women Need More Protein Dr. Stacy Sims
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Connect with The Flow State Podcast Hosts:
Norah Candito, registered dietitian: @nutritionwithnorah
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nutritionwithnorah.com/
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Monica Grohne, Marea’s founder, PMDD warrior and wellness junkie: @monicagrohne

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