On Air With Ella

Women are not small men. We have different needs as we age.As women age, we experience additional hormonal changes associated with perimenopause and menopause. These changes can affect energy levels, body composition, and overall well-being.Dr. Stacy Sims' work has been revolutionary in empowering women to understand and embrace our unique physiology so we can continue feeling strong and vital in the years between childbirth and menopause.In this episode:Changes in exercise during peri / menopauseStrength versus cardio training for womenWhy Zone 2 training is not ideal for womenHow to avoid belly weight gain ("meno-pot") in perimenopauseSleep disturbances and hypoglycemiaDebunking the misconception that carbohydrates should be limited or avoidedWeighing in on nutrition, eg protein, carbs, creatine, BCAA/amino acids, collagenProtein tips for vegan athletes and the importance of spacing out protein intake throughout the dayWhat to do about feeling overwhelmingly achy and tiredCreatine - why 3g a day may be