Why Women Get Injured 8x More Than Men + How to Train for Your Female Body | Ep30

Discover why women are 2-8 times more likely to suffer ACL injuries than men and how understanding female physiology can revolutionize your training approach. In this episode of The 90% Healthy Podcast, hosts Don Moxley (former Ohio State strength coach) and Klaudia Balogh (Longevity Journalist) dive deep into the science of training women across different life stages.What You'll Learn:Why traditional "male blueprint" training fails womenThe role of estrogen in joint flexibility and injury preventionHow menstrual cycles affect training and recoveryWhy lean muscle mass is critical for aging womenThe importance of DEXA scans and Dutch hormone testingTraining strategies for menopause and beyondWhy neuromuscular training reduces ACL injury risk by 60-82%Key Topics Covered:Female biomechanics and movement patternsHormonal cycles and training periodizationMenopause fitness and bone densityStrength training vs. cardio for womenRecovery strategies for female athletesThe myth of "skinny over strong"Perfect for: Female athletes, fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, coaches, and women who want to understand how to train with their physiology, not against it.