Cardio, Strength & Female Fitness: Cutting Through the Confusion - with Dr. Alyssa Olenick

What if most of the "female-specific" training advice you're hearing is missing the bigger picture?Dr. Alyssa Olenick breaks down the science of what actually works for women - from cardio programming to strength training protocols - and why the fear-based messaging around hormones, cortisol, and zone training is doing more harm than good.You'll learn:How to spot BS fitness advice (hint: absolutes and fear-mongering are red flags)Why cardio isn't "destroying your hormones" - and what poor programming actually looks likeThe truth about zone training: when it matters and when you can ignore itHow to balance HIIT, steady-state, and recovery across your weekWhy the "cortisol from cardio" fear is overblown (and what actually raises cortisol)What makes a good resistance training program (spoiler: it's not just 5x5 heavy lifting)The menopause training narrative: why 8-12 reps still workHow to train with intention instead of just "going hard" every sessionWhy fitness status matters more than sex differences in training response