The Female Factor: What Your CrossFit Training Is Missing With Dr. Stacy Sims (EP. 021)

In this episode of The CrossFit Podcast, Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist, discusses female physiology and how women are not small men, challenging the male-centric approach to exercise and nutrition research. She shares her experiences with gender bias in sports science and highlights the physiological differences between men and women, including muscle fiber composition, hormonal influences, and metabolic responses. Dr. Sims provides practical advice for women on training, nutrition, and recovery, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual menstrual cycles, adapting workouts during perimenopause and postmenopause, and normalizing conversations about women's health in fitness communities. She also debunks common myths about fasting and cold therapy, offering tailored recommendations for women's specific needs.