Published Jan 6, 2025

Exercise & Nutrition Scientist: The Truth About Exercise On Your Period! Take These 4 Supplements!

Renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims delves into the empowering relationship between the menstrual cycle and women's fitness, revealing tailored training and nutrition strategies to optimize performance and health. From understanding hormonal impacts to debunking supplement myths, this episode offers essential insights into the physiological differences that shape women's athletic potential.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Hormonal Impacts
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Sex Differences
02
Exercise Recommendations
03
Nutrition Strategies
04

Questions from this episode

- What other health tips does Stacy Sims have?
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- What specific exercises should women do according to Dr. Stacy Sims?
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- When should one consider taking iron supplements?
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- What does Stacy Sims say about oral contraception in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Birth Control Insights?
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- What other insights does Stacy Sims share in the Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity?
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- What are Stacy Sims' nutrition tips?
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- Is it better for women to do resistance training fasted or fed in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Pre-Workout Nutrition?
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- What do Dr. Stacy Sims and Huberman say about creatine for women in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Supplements for Women?
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- Are calcium and vitamin D important for bone health as discussed in the episode A Functional Medicine Approach To Osteoporosis and the clip Bone Health Insights?
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- What are the reasons for iron deficiency as discussed in the episode How to Use & Interpret Blood Tests for High Performance and the clip Iron Deficiency Insights?
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- What are the benefits of creatine for women?
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- How much creatine should women take per day as discussed in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Creatine and Supplements?
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- What are her key insights on menopause?
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- What other insights does Dr. Stacy Sims share in the Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity?
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- What do Dr. Stacy Sims and Huberman say about creatine for women in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Creatine and Supplements?
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Exercise & Nutrition Scientist: The Truth About Exercise On Your Period! Take These 4 Supplements!

Topics covered

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Ask the Right Questions

Questions from this episode

What other health tips does Stacy Sims have?

What specific exercises should women do according to Dr. Stacy Sims?

When should one consider taking iron supplements?

What does Stacy Sims say about oral contraception in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Birth Control Insights?

What other insights does Stacy Sims share in the Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity?

What are Stacy Sims' nutrition tips?

Is it better for women to do resistance training fasted or fed in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Pre-Workout Nutrition?

What do Dr. Stacy Sims and Huberman say about creatine for women in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Supplements for Women?

Are calcium and vitamin D important for bone health as discussed in the episode A Functional Medicine Approach To Osteoporosis and the clip Bone Health Insights?

What are the reasons for iron deficiency as discussed in the episode How to Use & Interpret Blood Tests for High Performance and the clip Iron Deficiency Insights?

What are the benefits of creatine for women?

How much creatine should women take per day as discussed in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Creatine and Supplements?

What are her key insights on menopause?

What other insights does Dr. Stacy Sims share in the Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity?

What do Dr. Stacy Sims and Huberman say about creatine for women in the episode Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity and the clip Creatine and Supplements?

Episode Highlights

Hormonal Impacts

Sex Differences

Exercise Recommendations

Nutrition Strategies

Exercise & Nutrition Scientist: The Truth About Exercise On Your Period! Take These 4 Supplements!

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Hormonal ImpactsStacy Sims, an expert in female-specific nutrition and exercise, reveals the critical role of the menstrual cycle in women's health and fitness. She discusses how understanding hormonal changes can empower women to optimize their training and nutrition.

Hormonal Impacts

Sex DifferencesStacy Sims explores the physiological differences between men and women, highlighting how these impact exercise performance and injury susceptibility. She emphasizes the importance of tailored training to address these disparities and enhance women's athletic potential.

Sex Differences

Exercise RecommendationsStacy Sims explores optimal training strategies for women, focusing on the unique physiological needs during menopause and injury prevention. She emphasizes high-intensity workouts and tailored exercises to maintain health and reduce injury risks.

Exercise Recommendations

Nutrition StrategiesStacy Sims sheds light on the specific nutritional needs of women, emphasizing the importance of tailored carbohydrate and protein intake around workouts. She also dispels myths about supplements like creatine and vitamin D, highlighting their unique benefits for women's health.

Nutrition Strategies