Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity

In this episode of the Huberman Lab Podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Stacy Sims, an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition, focusing on female-specific training and nutrition. They discuss the impact of hormones and hormone cycles on women's fitness needs across different life stages, including the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause. The conversation covers topics such as the drawbacks of fasted training for women, how training and nutrition should be adjusted according to menstrual cycle phases, and the importance of strength training for women's health and longevity. They also touch on the effects of birth control, the benefits of sauna, and specific supplement recommendations, providing actionable insights for women to optimize their health and fitness.

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Part 1: Introduction and Sponsorships

Part 2: Fasting, Cortisol, and Metabolic Health

Part 3: Nutrition Timing and Protein Requirements

Part 4: Resistance Training and Age-Specific Protocols

Part 5: Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Health

Part 6: Temperature Exposure and Performance

Part 7: Sleep, Supplements, and Pregnancy

Part 8: Longevity and Molecular Health

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Part 1: Introduction and Sponsorships

00:00Introduction to Female-Specific Nutrition and Fitness

Introduction to Female-Specific Nutrition and Fitness

02:30Podcast Sponsors

Podcast Sponsors

04:02Podcast Sponsors

Podcast Sponsors

05:25Podcast Sponsors and Introduction to Female-Specific Expertise

Podcast Sponsors and Introduction to Female-Specific Expertise

Part 2: Fasting, Cortisol, and Metabolic Health

07:30Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding for Women

Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Feeding for Women

12:50Circadian Rhythm, Cortisol, and Training

Circadian Rhythm, Cortisol, and Training

16:24Training Intensity, RPE, and the Impact of Estrogen

Training Intensity, RPE, and the Impact of Estrogen

Part 3: Nutrition Timing and Protein Requirements

21:05Pre-Training Nutrition and Hypothalamic Signaling

Pre-Training Nutrition and Hypothalamic Signaling

24:34Lean Mass, Calorie Counting, and Post-Training Nutrition Timing

Lean Mass, Calorie Counting, and Post-Training Nutrition Timing

27:26Post-Training Nutrition: Protein, Carbohydrates, and AG1 Advertisement

Post-Training Nutrition: Protein, Carbohydrates, and AG1 Advertisement

31:33Training Fasted vs. Fed and Calorie Needs

Training Fasted vs. Fed and Calorie Needs

Part 4: Resistance Training and Age-Specific Protocols

34:13Resistance Training and Central Nervous System Adaptation

Resistance Training and Central Nervous System Adaptation

37:53Resistance Training Recommendations by Age Group

Resistance Training Recommendations by Age Group

42:34Training Splits, Heavy Lifting, and the Impact of Perimenopause

Training Splits, Heavy Lifting, and the Impact of Perimenopause

47:14Cardiovascular Exercise and Polarized Training

Cardiovascular Exercise and Polarized Training

51:42Overcoming Resistance to Resistance Training

Overcoming Resistance to Resistance Training

55:09Polarized Training Explained and New Podcast

Polarized Training Explained and New Podcast

Part 5: Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Health

58:22Menstrual Cycle and Training

Menstrual Cycle and Training

1:04:31Pushing Through Resistance and the Myth of High-Intensity Training

Pushing Through Resistance and the Myth of High-Intensity Training

1:08:33Caloric Balance, Fueling, and Appetite

Caloric Balance, Fueling, and Appetite

1:12:21Oral Contraceptives: History and Impact

Oral Contraceptives: History and Impact

1:17:00Amygdala Changes, Alternative Contraception, and Menstrual Blood Analysis

Amygdala Changes, Alternative Contraception, and Menstrual Blood Analysis

1:21:38PCOS and Hormone Fluctuations

PCOS and Hormone Fluctuations

1:25:07Iron Supplementation and Hormone Testing

Iron Supplementation and Hormone Testing

Part 6: Temperature Exposure and Performance

1:29:03Caffeine and Shashandra

Caffeine and Shashandra

1:34:22Cold vs. Heat Exposure

Cold vs. Heat Exposure

1:37:52Benefits of Heat Exposure and Cautions for Cold Exposure

Benefits of Heat Exposure and Cautions for Cold Exposure

1:42:03Timing of Cold and Heat Exposure

Timing of Cold and Heat Exposure

1:44:01Post-Training Sauna Protocol and the Track Stack

Post-Training Sauna Protocol and the Track Stack

Part 7: Sleep, Supplements, and Pregnancy

1:47:34Sleep and Female-Specific Requirements

Sleep and Female-Specific Requirements

1:52:33Supplement Recommendations: Creatine and Vitamin D3

Supplement Recommendations: Creatine and Vitamin D3

1:57:01Protein Powder and Adaptogens

Protein Powder and Adaptogens

2:00:12Training During Pregnancy

Training During Pregnancy

2:03:35Heat vs. Cold During Pregnancy

Heat vs. Cold During Pregnancy

2:05:29The Sims Protocol

The Sims Protocol

Part 8: Longevity and Molecular Health