What’s low energy availability and how do estrogen and progesterone impact training and body composition? - With Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple - Ep. 104

Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple has a PhD in integrative physiology, combining components of exercise training, sex-based differences, female physiology, and aspects of endocrinology. In this episode, we discuss: Energy availability, including short- and long-term risks of low energy availability The effects of estrogen and progesterone on training, muscle growth, and fat loss Why there aren’t many studies on female participants and how Lauren is working to change that Links and resources: Follow Lauren on IG at @laurencs1: https://www.instagram.com/laurencs1/  Check out the MASS Research Review: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/  Sign up for one on one coaching with me: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com/coaching.html⁠ Follow me on Instagram @nikias_fittotransform: ⁠http://instagram.com/nikias_fittotransform/⁠ Visit my website: ⁠https://www.fittotransformtraining.com⁠ Sign up for my free newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/157389602fb0/mailinglist⁠ Sign up for the No Quit Kit email series on retraining your mindset for long-term fat loss success: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/4b368c26baa8/noquitkitsignup⁠