VO2 Max, Muscle Strength & Exercise Recovery with Kristen Holmes

Kristen Homes is a master in muscle recovery and enhancing your exercise benefits.  Kristin’s extensive background in psychophysiology brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion, offering you valuable guidance on achieving peak physical performance. In this episode, you'll discover cutting-edge strategies for enhancing your cardiovascular health, building raw and explosive strength, and fine-tuning your training with precise carb and protein timing. Kristen shares her expertise on VO2 max, zone two training, and the science behind effective recovery. Whether you're aiming to boost your endurance or elevate your overall fitness, this conversation is packed with actionable tips tailored especially for women. Tune in to transform your workout routine and achieve your health goals.Episode Overview:0:00 Intro/Teaser11:40 “Batwoman” Cardio and Strength Training22:43 Physical Training Strategies and Mindset27:22 Zone 2 Workouts & Rucking34:51 Optimizing Nutrition for Exercise Energy43:26 Optimizing Nutrition and Meal Timing51:20 Exercise Benefits & Strategies57:21 Strength Training Strategies for Women1:05:37 Functional Training Principles and Benefits1:15:13 The Benefits of Recovery Modalities1:27:20 Health Podcast Legal DisclaimerResources mentioned in this episode:How to Maximize Recovery, Performance and Resilience with Kristen Holmes - https://youtu.be/Y1CMj01m-TE?si=rNw1BUP4nWD_ccjZHow Women Can Prevent Injury While Weightlifting In Their 40s & Beyond - https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-build-muscle-without-heavy-weights-and-avoid-injuryColdture cold tubs - https://coldture.com/drstephanie (use code DRSTEPHANIE for an exclusive discount)Sunlighten Saunas - https://get.sunlighten.com/DRSTEPHANIE (use code DRSTEPHANIE for an exclusive discount)LMNT - https://drinklmnt.com/drestimaHeat, Healing & Hypertrophy: The Science of Saunas with Dr. Stephanie - https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/heat-healing-hypertrophy-the-science-of-saunas/Kristen’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristen_holmes2126/Bio:As Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist at WHOOP, Kristen drives thought leadership by engaging with industry-leading researchers and partners to better understand individual and team biometric and performance data across high-stakes verticals to drive product innovation, strategy, and coaching. Kristen blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research, partnership, and product development initiatives to strengthen WHOOP as a leader in Human Performance.We are grateful to our sponsors:EQUIPYou can use this grass-fed collagen daily, to take care of your hair, skin, nails, joints, and gut after resistance training workouts, or you can even bake with it because it tastes like dessert, not beef. Go to https://equipfoods.com/better and use the code BETTER for 20% off.TIMELINEFeeling tired and having no energy does not have to be your fate. Mitopure is a supplement and skin health line that helps improve energy at the level of the mitochondria so that you can continue to engage in the activities you love. Go to https://timelinenutrition.com/better and use code BETTER to get 10% off your order.BEAM MINERALSBeam Minerals contains every single mineral that you lose during perimenopause and menopause, and there is a meaningful dose here with close to 100% bioavailability. All you have to do is take a shot of liquid every morning to replenish your mineral stores and ease the symptoms that you might be experiencing. Head over to https://beamminerals.com/better and use the code BETTER for 20% off. ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.