70- Train Smarter, Not Harder: Hormones, Recovery, and Strength with Dr. Lizzie

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'MilesFromHerView,' host Kat welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Williams Ruing, founder of Active Health DPC, to discuss the nuances of over-training, strength training, and recovery, especially for active women. They explore the role of hormones, the impact of stress on training, and how to effectively use wearable device data to enhance workouts and prevent burnout. Dr. Lizzie also emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and tailoring training plans to individual menstrual cycles and life phases, such as perimenopause. This episode is packed with practical tips and expert advice to help women better understand their bodies and improve their fitness journeys.Get in touch with Dr. Lizzie:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveHealthDPC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/activehealthdpc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ActiveHealthDPC Newsletter: on my website: https://activehealthdpc.org/ Website: https://activehealthdpc.org/00:00 Introduction to Today's Guest and Episode Overview01:11 Welcome to MilesFromHerView Podcast02:02 Exploring Training and Recovery for Active Women03:10 Understanding the Mental Shift in Training04:49 The Impact of Hormones on Training and Recovery06:34 Defining Overtraining and Its Phases09:23 The Importance of Recovery and Avoiding Overtraining12:53 Postpartum Training and Overtraining Syndrome18:55 The Role of Wearable Devices in Monitoring Training27:16 Understanding Heart Rate Variability29:21 The Importance of Sleep for Recovery30:32 Optimizing Sleep Hygiene34:09 Managing Training and Sleep39:44 Nutrition and Hydration Tips44:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information☎️ Schedule a Complimentary Call See if KatFit Strength is a good fit for you: Book Here📩 Join the KatFit Strength Weekly Newsletter Get coaching tips, mindset insights, and updates: Sign Up Here❓ Questions About Strength, Nutrition, or Cardio? Submit them here: Ask Kat