This podcast episode explores the importance of exercise, particularly resistance training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), during menopause. The speaker discusses how anabolic resistance can make metabolism feel like it has slowed down and emphasizes the importance of consuming adequate protein and engaging in progressive overload resistance training to improve muscle quality. Additionally, the benefits of resistance training for raising testosterone and HIIT for losing belly fat are highlighted. The episode also covers power exercises, muscle hypertrophy, and provides detailed instructions on performing squats, push-ups, and bent over rows with proper form. Finally, functional exercises and breathwork for hormonal balance are discussed, including the benefits of resistance training and the use of box breathing to reduce cortisol levels.
