Women Are Not Small Men with Stacy Sims

This week on the MiFit Podcast I’m accompanied by Dr. Stacy Sims. Stacy is a leader in research on differences between men and women in training. She has spent the last decade focusing on how to improve women’s experiences, life, and the correct approach to training, recovery and fueling your body for optional performance. Dr. Sims has an incredible resume including writing the best selling book, ROAR: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology, a Ted Speaker, and a world-class scientist in pursuit to demystifying the misconceptions of the female body. My goal of this interview was to learn, teach, and inspire other coaches in the fitness industry (men and women) to start educating on themselves on the major differences in training both sexes. Admittedly, there are a lot of nuances that I wasn’t familiar with but I am confident that having some of these tips in my coaching toolbox will make me a more rounded coach, life partner, and friend. So, whether you are a female, or coach a female, or are in a relationship with a female, there are tons of great takeaways for you.Topics-Why are woman not getting studied as much as men-At what age do coaches and parents need to start having conversations with their daughters about their cycles and training-How does tracking your cycle play a pivotal role in athletics?-How can females plan ahead if they know their period lands on competition day?-Honest thoughts on birth control-Impacts of high intensity training on men vs woman-How keto and intermittent fasting are not optimal diets for woman-Post workout differences between men and womanFollow Stacy atIG @drstacysimsWebsite https://www.drstacysims.com/about-stacyAnd purchase her book at https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-Fitness-Physiology-Optimum-Performance/dp/1623366860If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer the show to a friend. Your feedback is very much appreciated and helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the support along this journey.