How Strength Training + Protein Change Body Composition in Midlife: New Randomized Control Trial Research— with DR. PAULINA IOANNIDAOU

Send us Fan MailToday, we're thrilled to welcome back @paulina.balboa to the show! A former MMA athlete, PhD student based in Cologne, Germany, owner of @pi.physio, & mom of 2, Paulina just welcomed her second child a few weeks ago! (Don't miss Paulina's first appearance on the podcast, Season 2, August 18, 2023.)Paulina brings a wealth of knowledge on female athletes & cultural differences surrounding pregnant & postpartum athletes. Her quest for information on staying active during pregnancy sparked a journey into researching how different cultures approach athletic pregnancies. Recently, she published groundbreaking research on resistance training during menopause & the benefits of a high-protein diet.Here’s what we dive into:🔹 Her experience with a 2nd pregnancy🔹 Focusing research on perimenopause🔹 Her background in MMA 🔹 The importance of protein for women🔹 How resistance training supports health🔹 Preventing age-related health issues🔹 Breaking down myths: no ‘bad’ exercises🔹 Getting started with resistance trainingThis episode is packed with insights for women navigating the demands of athleticism, motherhood, & wellness!Time Stamps1:00 introduction4:30 struggling to get treated for perimenopause8:06 importance of protein in diet19:20 range of perimenopause in women23:35 determining what “high protein” means29:30 exercise to compliment resistance training34:25 staying strong for grandchildren38:55 her own postpartum journey40:00 bioidentical hormone replacement therapy47:20 first steps to take51:12 rapid fire questionsCONNECT WITH CARRIEIG: https://www.instagram.com/carriepagliano/Website: https://carriepagliano.comCONNECT WITH PAULINAIG: https://www.instagram.com/paulina.balboa/Website: www.pi-physio.deThe Active Mom Podcast — a real mom's guide to pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause & beyond, for active moms and the professionals who help them get there.Quick-hit conversations with moms, providers, and researchers... because you don't have a lot of free time (you're probably listening at 1.5x right now).Follow so you don't miss an episode. Rate & review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — it's how the next mom searching for these answers actually finds them. Share it with the friend who needs it.Questions or topic requests? DM me 💌