73:: The controversial HIIT & SIT conversation (& why both are ESSENTIAL parts of our exercise routines as women!)

What if your workout routine was like a handbag? We all have different styles — from totes to clutches to backpacks — but the essentials inside are usually the same. The same goes for exercise. No matter if you love yoga, running, Pilates, or strength training, there are a few non-negotiable “essentials” every woman should have in her exercise handbag for muscle health, fat loss, longevity, and overall fitness.In this episode, I’m breaking down the first must-have: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and SIT (Sprint Interval Training). We’ll cover:What HIIT and SIT really are (and how they differ)Why sprint training is especially important for women’s muscle health and bone densityWhat about cortisol and high-intensity workouts? We chat about that, too! How HIIT & SIT boost metabolism, VO₂ max, and brain healthPractical ways to add HIIT or sprint training into your week — at the gym, outside, or at homeWhether you’re training for longevity, looking to build lean muscle, or just want to protect your health as you age, this episode will help you understand why short bursts of intensity are a non-negotiable in your exercise handbag.Perfect for: women’s fitness, exercise for longevity, HIIT workouts, sprint training, metabolic health, and women who want smarter workouts (not just longer ones).Tune in, take notes, and get ready to upgrade your fitness handbag with the tools that actually move the needle for women’s health.Dr. Stacy’s Article: https://www.drstacysims.com/newsletters/articles/posts/why-hiit-is-essential-for-women-body-and-brain-benefits The benefits of HIIT for the brain research: https://www.cell.com/trends/neurosciences/fulltext/S0166-2236(24)00062-6?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0166223624000626%3Fshowall%3Dtrue Cortisol as the misunderstood mean girl series: https://player.captivate.fm/collection/fd771da6-0546-438e-aaee-24d1a9ad0fc2 loving the pod? click the follow button, & we'd love if you could leave a review! thank you x 1000 :) sign up for the free Wellness Girl Chats newsletter!Want a peak into what it is like building this business, the podcast interviews, and all things female founder BTS? sign up for the free Firstborn Daughter Diaryinsta:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @wellnessbigsispodyoutube:: @dr.kelsyvickdpttiktok:: @dr.kelsyvickdpt & @wellnessbigsispodsign up for our patreon for exclusive content & workouts!00:00- 00:50 Intro00:51- 01:05 Introduction to the Exercise Handbag Concept01:06- 02:50 Understanding Different Exercise Styles02:51- 04:11 The Essentials of Every Exercise Handbag04:12- 09:11 High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Sprint Interval Training (SIT)09:12- 09:40 Thorne09:41- 16:30 Scientific Benefits of HIIT and SIT for Women16:31- 20:44 Incorporating HIIT and SIT into Your Routine20:45- 21:23 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser