The best fitness routines for each stage of menopause | Dr. Stacy Sims

[@gingerbadjie9670]

Dr Sims is one of a handful of evidence based medical/nutrition experts worth their weight in gold. You can’t go wrong following her advice ❤

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

Yes, you can. Heavy lifting can contribute to female organ prolapse. Lift in a way that doesn’t put undue pressure on the pelvic floor. Deadlifts and squats should be modified, as they are two of the worst for women.

[@suejones6664]

I was disappointed that there was no further discussion about post menopausal women. whist I think it is great that there is so much now about the menopause but feel a little shut out of the conversations 15 years post menopause when there were so few discussions at the time I was going through it myself. Am curious to know what options there are for us now.

[@dawnkeckley7502]

I believe she said that what’s true from the first year without a period on through the rest of your life is all treated the same.

[@karendelbuono6985]

I agree. Guess we will have to wait until these specialists are in their sixties 😊

[@SarahHorner]

@@karendelbuono6985 it’s all about eating protein and lifting heavy sh*t 3 x week. Do 30sec x 5 sprint intervals (with good recovery) twice a week. And do 20 minutes of plyometrics (think HIIT-like 45secs with 15 secs rest). It’s a lot of fun when you get into it.

[@a.higginbottom]

My reply to another comment, think this might make it clearer for you Maybe it didn't come across well in this podcast, but what she is talking about here, also applies to post menopause, also 15+ years. In another podcast she mentions she would up the frequency, so instead of 2-3x times a week, do it 4-5 times, although you could shorten the time of the sessions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HafH6Lqc98hNE this is the podcasts I'm talking about, from minute 6:00, 8:00 specifically

[@efivyridaki8072]

​@@a.higginbottomthis answers my question, thank you! ❤

[@karinround8531]

I’ve just completed a 200 hr Vinyasa yoga teacher training course in Mysore and I’m in perimenopause. I have built a lot of muscle in the last 4 weeks. I’ve also lost a bit of weight, not that I needed to. This is my experience. Yoga can be beneficial too in perimenopause, it depends on the style of yoga that you practice.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@Karin, I don’t do yoga for religious reasons, but thank you for saying you built muscle with it. Heavy lifting has the potential to cause injury, and it’s nice to know it’s not the only way. ❤

[@ancientmage2669]

Yoga is good to keep the mind focus but will never replace " weightlifting "

[@shokuchideirdrecarrigan7402]

When you do yoga you lift your own weight.

[@EmmaBennett-l8w]

thank you for the video! the topic was very useful to me. struggling with work stress and weight gain, i found myself in a tough spot. luckily, i discovered Aspect Health services, which helped me immensely. by implementing personalized strategies and stress-management techniques, i managed to regain balance in my life and shed the excess weight. now, i feel more equipped to tackle work stress effectively. grateful for the newfound harmony in my life.

[@kimberleyformacio865]

Love this episode! I’m 48 and in perimenopause 😖 I strength train 3-4 times a week at home and now I have a better understanding of what I should be adding to my routine 💪Thank you!

[@carrieshumway4004]

Iam perimenilopausal, and after four years of suffering heart arrhythmia (PACs), and trying lots of things, I read Dr sims. I made sure to start eating soon after waking, and they literally disappeared over night and have not been back in six months. I'm so so grateful for dr sims, she changed my life.

[@poolfield2]

I just wish this had been available for me 20 years ago!

[@ked4864]

I wish she would address the post-menopause crowd too. It bums me out that "this is nice, but, uh, I'm beyond menopause..."

[@paulalorrainepavanis7686]

Thank you so very very much. Groundbreaking and absolutely spot on in all ways. A retired nurse and fitness professional for decades, I so wish I had understood this back in the day: for both my personal health and for my students. At 68. and thanks to Stacy and her team's marvelous research, I now feel so much better equipped to navigate these latter years whilst enjoying a more vibrant and robust health span. In the USA, such an important timely message due to the numbers of boomers coming "of a certain age." So grateful.

[@muiawat]

The only expert I listen to on female physiology , health , exercise and hormones . Love dr Stacy sims

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

I am overjoyed to see Dr. Sims on Zoe KZbin 🥳🙌🙌 I have recently watching all her past interviews on this platform and have learnt so much specially that I am in my early menopause. She has a world of knowledge and would love to see a follow up interview where she can dive deeper into early stages and later stages of menopause, and give more examples of how to devise a exercise plan for non-athletes and of course addressing diet and protein specially for WFPB people 🙏🏻 Many thanks to Zoe for inviting Dr. Sims and thank you Dr. Sims for sharing your knowledge and I am learning a lot from your book ‘ Next Level’. 🙌🙌

[@Thesharkfin1968]

Very informative and great to hear it discussed as a REAL thing by scientists and Doctor’s alike . I remember visiting my Doctor about three years ago and stating I was peri menopausal. My Doctor pulled a face and said what’s that ?! I hope more health care professionals are also getting to grips with all this

[@formisfunction1861]

WTF?

[@susanhutton3813]

@@formisfunction1861 my GP said the only things he knew about menopause were what his wife was going through!

[@derosaorbea]

Thank you for bringing Dr Stacy Sims and dedicating one episode to menopause!

[@alisongallagher7133]

Fantastic, just what I needed! Please have Stacy back again!!!

[@cathysankey7743]

I am 58 years old and 4 years post-menopausal. This information was SO helpful and had many action points I can incorporate immediately. The sprint workouts especially interest me.

[@Meg_I_am]

Would appreciate more episodes dedicated to the unique physiology, nutrition and movement needs of the "average" non-athlete post-menopausal woman.

[@rochepatto1]

You don’t need to be an athlete to go to the gym. Great episode for the average woman.

[@audreyboyle52]

More on post menopause. . It can e 40yrs!

[@cj705]

If you workout regularly then you are an athlete 💪

[@muiawat]

She has a KZbin channel that congregates all dr sims podcasts

[@KellyVainio]

Yes!!!! Totally agree. Please more episodes dedicated to this subject!

[@elainec5333]

I want multiple companies to create their version of a continuous hormone meter measuring free t3, free t4, insulin, pregnenolone, progesterone, testosterone, estradiol, estriol, estrone, etc. I want to see patterns bc there really isn’t a great way to measure hormones and deduce enough information. like the continuous glucose meter, a plethora of factors, choices, situations will affect numbers. We need more data.

[@NinaKatharinaWeber]

👆 This!

[@JF-se5ef]

I really appreciate the detailed explanation here for what may be appropriate during menopause to shift and help these dreadful symptoms and build a strong body for the future. It is more specific than any advice I have received so far after a diagnosis of breast cancer, trying to live with the side effects of Tamoxifen, enduring a difficult menopause and recovering from cancer treatment. I am knackered! But this gives me hope. Thank you.

[@audreyboyle52]

A women’s post menopause years can be as long as 40yrs. Would be useful to include 65+ yrs exercise plans. I teach older groups and pelvic floor issues and prolapse (common!) are a real issue and means jumping and HIIT not really practical

[@Elliemaret]

Yes please!!!

[@kimfarrah5892]

And that also affects how heavy you can lift in the gym

[@r8chlletters]

And most of the women who are older did not receive the benefits of HRT…so their outcomes may be more severe (vaginal/urinary atrophy, bone loss, cognitive decline etc).

[@RiverPaisley]

Big fan of Dr. Sims. I took detailed notes from this. I wish the men who interviewed her would just be interested instead in learning instead of qualifying in some variety that they personally are a man and how that does or doesn’t relate.

[@SharonRios-s2q]

Great episode!! At 53 helps me a lot . Post menopausal. Struggling with what the heck is happening to me. Been strength training for ever.

[@JenniferSammyrr]

Me too!! I'm 54

[@kestag2110]

This was so helpful. I’m nearly 59yo I’ve been doing HIT with resistance training at home 3x a week for a while now. I use an online app centr, I really enjoy the trainers and the diversity and flexibility in the sessions. I’ve Lost weight, built strength and toned (must admit I do like my little biceps 😂), I have plateaued with the weight (mainly barbell). I have been doing it fasted, mainly because I’m lazy and hate exercise, I do first thing after getting out of bed before my brain has a chance to stop me 😂. I will try to eat something beforehand after hearing this as the reasoning makes sense to me. I’m extremely grateful for this episode and the information ❤

[@susanchristian1665]

I always exercise on an empty stomach, and have done ever since I started resistance training over three years ago. My resistance training and swimming are done before breakfast because that's what suits my day. And I have definitely improved my lean mass and decreased my fat over the 3 years I've been doing it.

[@TriciaDawnWilliams]

I was thinking this same thing. I have always done my running at 5am on an empty stomach and even my gym training. Now that I'm 50 I'm worried about this comment in this podcast because my training has a bigger purpose now than just keeping slim.

[@susanchristian1665]

@@TriciaDawnWilliams I wouyld say, just keep doing what suits you. There are so many 'rules' telling us what we must or mustn't do, but if the way you work out has worked for you so far why would you want to change it?

[@EvieBeanVideo]

There will be exceptions. I have metabolic genetic mutations frex. I'm not metabolically normal so I need an approach tailored to me. What Sims is missing (along with the rest of medicine and the fitness industry) is this nuance. Experiment and do what works for you.

[@henrikstornblom]

We definitely need to talk more about the menopause!

[@circa1890]

Please consider discussing using resistance bands instead of free weights. Also, isometric exercises have been shown to help our vascular systems better than cardiovascular. It would be great to have an episode on these..

[@starmanjesus5679]

that’s sure but all this woman wanted is to prove that women can lift heavy weights like men, science has nothing to do with her, this is just cheap ideology masked by science data

[@razia6046]

I was going to write about it. Thanks for mentioning it. I went from resistance bands to overcoming isometrics and love it.

[@acklimamaharaj8015]

Very informative, thank you. As a perimenopause woman and a marathon runner I can totally identify. I would have liked to learn about eating for us women also in perimenopause.

[@blancavazquez1305]

Jonathan tickled me...he was so honest about tracking... just like most men I have conversations with... once they hear "period, pregnancy, or menopause"...their mind wanders a bit. Thank you so much for shining a light on this topic, and thank you Stacy... wonderful talk. We definitely need more advocacy in this space. ❤

[@edenwalsh1014]

I am 66yo, had my menopause at 52. I was having osteoporosis at 50 which I thought I already have before 50. I have had good care and advice from gp. Glad I collaborated with her. Now at 66yo, I recently started kendo and passed my first grade, entry level to Kendo, 6Kyu 6Kyu@66yo 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

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[@mayyabie6108]

Wow. This video is one of the most helpful if we are talking about workout when you are perimenopausal woman. I am in quiet shock now. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was actually working out first thing in the morning (fasting). New routine from today!

[@marilyn48ful]

I like working out in a fasted state, I am post menopausal and feel the most energized. So I won’t change that because it’s working for me.

[@ConfessionofaNutritionist]

This was the episode I was waiting for. I’ve learned so much.

[@wonderlizz]

During a hot Georgia summer, I turned on my husband’s seat heater in the car. He suddenly started sweating. I said, that’s what a hot flash feels like. 😮

[@cheekysmith8559]

Absolutely fantastic episode : ), but please ZOE (or any podcaster who ever discusses menopause) always please discuss whether there is an difference at all with the advice if women are on HRT/MHT. I'm sure that all women would benefit from this advice am I will definitely apply it, but I am always left wondering if there are any differences to women that take HRT - all the presenter has to do is state whether there is or is not any differences to the advice. Also as some women never get symptoms (like my 55yo sister), other women get mild symptoms, or some have major symptoms (like me prior to HRT) does that also make a difference to anything. It probably doesn't but as HRT is very rarely discussed in a lot of podcasts about menopause I am always left wondering and it is bloody frustrating : / Again it was really interesting, but again I am left wondering whether it all really applies to me....

[@jeanthomas7171]

You’re a legend Dr Sims - this information is a life line to me. So glad I discovered this channel. I’ll be putting your recommendations into practice once I recover from my current bout of COVID. Evidence based research is gold standard for me!

[@JW-ug5vq]

Thank you for bringing on this guest speaker! How informative. ❤

[@janecarrel1111]

This was so informative 👏🏼 and Johnathan- your recap was so so helpful 😊

[@samanthalinney6812]

Thank god someone is not being negative about hit. I force myself to lift weights but as so many people are now saying do zone2. I dropped hit even though it made me feel amazing. This is great news I can go back to hit again and even though I was over 50 a combo of hit a bit of running with resistance training had me in the best shape of my life. I now know it’s good I am delighted to go back to it. Thank you very much walking is so boring and it takes forever ❤ this

[@manymoms920]

I would love it if Dr Sims would right a book for beginners with a programme. Her books give examples using very fit women.

[@HelenWilson-b2b]

Amazing, thank you so much for this brilliant episode. From personal experience I would recommend a personal trainer. I am so much fitter now after having a trainer for a year. Helps with motivation massively, the only downside is cost, but for me, totally worth it.

[@jodeanjones8962]

Menopause and Perimenopause are mentioned often. Would you recommend similar approach for post menopausal women?

[@ingridmorgan7893]

I think menopause and post are synonymous.

[@soph3420]

She talked about this woman to follow on KZbin... Training with Joan. 60 plus woman working out.

[@ked4864]

​@@ingridmorgan7893 It's not the same. HRT is not recommended for post menopause, for example.Post menopausal women don't have the option to supplement estrogen and progesterone - it has side effects for women over 60, and is rarely prescribed.. For example, hot flashes aren't usually an issue. Menopause is the "change" for that year or so --the changes our body is going through. Post menopause is that the changes are DONE. It is what it is. The whole discussion about "estrogen levels changing" isn't an issue at all. It's past tense for the menopausal crowd.

[@MicheleLMBT]

Welcome to the hellscape of perimenopause and a patriarchal medical system.

[@RachaelMartin-u5f]

We hear SO much about perimenopause. Information aimed toward women 50 and under. Those of us who are post menopause seem to be ignored. We need talks for post menopause exclusively.

[@sarahcronshaw3088]

Loved this I listened twice. I work out with improved health - u tube. It’s great for the over 50’s and lots of exercises to choose from. Diet is so important too.

[@kimstewart2347]

I’m 47 and what I believe, I’m in full perimenopause. The biggest issue I’m facing is Bloating!!! It’s horrific! Help!!!!

[@doriezitro8556]

Try Good Belly Probiotics found at Whole Foods or sprouts in you gift section. Non dairy Been taking them for 13years and bloating, constipation have been gone.

[@dancegeneration7595]

I'd be interested in what she suggests women eat BEFORE exercise.. is it carbs or proteins? And how long before? I find it really hard to eat before any training. I've been training and lifting and running fasted for years...

[@helendennis7662]

Not fasted doesn’t mean you have to eat a big meal, just that you should have eaten something. I would imagine eating a small but “normal” balanced meal would be ok, as in a typical mix of protein, carbs and I always have half a plate of leafy greens etc. But you need to see what feels right. And you should wait as long as YOU need to for the exercise to not cause indigestion or feeling sick. This is the whole problem with advice today, so many people want and need to be told exactly what to do, when and how. We have forgotten to listen to our bodies, we are so out of touch, missing the messages and signals we get every day.

[@TanjaHebbrecht]

I love these golden conversations 🙏🏻🧡 Can’t wait for Zoe to come to Belgium 🇧🇪 Hope it’s on the calendar for 2024?

[@avg4015]

Lots of fascinating information that I will love sharing with my female friends. And using for myself ofcourse. 😄 Personal sidenote: I always train fasted. I get sick to my stomach (sometimes violently) if I eat before working out. Even a cup of tea can make me sick. Where does that leave me, I wonder.

[@tanyawalker1673]

I would say it means you need to eat something earlier and not directly before, so that you have some fuel in your system.

[@carolinenorth3495]

Post menopausal women would greatly appreciate more information about the physiology, nutrition and appropriate movement practice given the worry about osteoporosis and difficulty in maintaining muscle tone.

[@KawenaGD]

Dr. Sims is really excellent. Thank you.

[@FranceMarie1]

Brilliant episode. Thank you! I was surprised I hadn't heard of her before but found the information she shared really helpful and illuminating! Some of the ideas I was already familiar with but she definitely took them deeper.

[@pappacicciafulham]

Totally agree, lift lift lift,

[@andreagordon7904]

Absolutely brilliant session loved it !

[@olive5890]

More on this topic please, as the research is coming out!! Thanks Stacy ❤

[@powerslaurae]

This was an excellent podcast!!🎉

[@helendennis7662]

Another brilliant episode, not sure how I missed this, it was aired a month ago! I hadn’t even heard of peri-menopause until a few years ago, and being as I’m 45 I was probably already in it then. Only in the last year have I got more interested in my hormones and the role they play in everything that happens to my body. I want to live a long and healthy life, be able to stay active and independent.

[@amyjacquelineg.715]

Very eye opening. Thank you for this great interview!

[@leslieguerrero4834]

Great information! I love the way this host interviews. He keeps it interesting & focused on the topic. The wrap up is always a great review. I leave remembering all of the key points. 🤗

[@maysilva431]

I think the topic should be divided : Perimenopause And Postmenopausal in your In diferent episodes.

[@r8chlletters]

I really wish Dr Sims would take the time to differentiate women in HRT versus those who don’t for life strategies including diet and exercise. She talks about pre and post menopause but she never addresses women who are using HRT and those who are also doing testosterone. Would be nice to fill out that blank space.

[@kathystewart3873]

Incredible information! I cant wait to apply some of Dr Stacy’s wisdom.

[@nhandel2013]

Really appreciate this podcast. I am post menopausal, on HRT patches and still get hot flashes.

[@clairesvarc-maloney2833]

Thank you this was great to hear!! I’ve been struggling for a couple of years and my thyroid has gone under active but from what I’ve heard if I change my diet habits and exercise routine this may in turn help with all my health problems and lose weight in the process!!

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

I can’t sleep and was wanting to listen to this, but if I do fall asleep, that loud music at the end will wake me up with my heart pounding. 😆 I’ll add this to my playlist and will hopefully get a chance to listen. Why can’t YT have a sleep feature?? Edit: Found it on the iPhone Podcast a p p, which does have a sleep feature. 🙏🏻

[@TheNutmegStitcher]

HRT plus IF and daily movement helped me get through menopause beautifully. Yes, I exercise in the fasted state. Feels better.

[@denisemc607]

It doesn't need to be a meal - I have a little bit of greek yogurt, flax and blue berries - high protein and fiber :-)

[@lilylou4758]

Best episode ever thank you . Give me so much hope!😊

[@carolynr2561]

This is super-interesting. Though I'll find it difficult not to exercise on an empty stomach, due to acid reflux.

[@fitfreedom]

@drstacysims shows us the NEW science based on female data. We as coaches on the ground, helping 'normal' women ( not competing athletes) in midlife who are struggling peri-menopause and post menopause now have the backing to our methods that HAVE WORKED for years. Resistance training is key. Slim elegance. You do not get BIG or bulky as Dr Stacy says - we do not develop muscle easily in Menopause. Love the book Next Level - all my ladies read it. This podcast explains WHY we need to and HOW to keep a healthy body composition as we age. Don't know where to start? Don't be afraid. YOU CAN DO IT!! Sending love to everyone on International Women's DAY! xx @menopauselivia

[@katiuskasotomayor1285]

Fantastic episode!!! newbie over here. We truly need more episodes like this one.

[@bryonygrealish6663]

I've just started peri. I have been doubling up on nutrient dense food and vitamins, lots more lean proteins, more probiotics, water, water, water! I am also looking to herbs like chamomile, lemon balm, and other calming herbs to help keep my system more relaxed and drink it before bed. As well as starting a more weight resistant and balance exercises. I have a disability that I can't do impact exercises. I bought a squat machine for about $80. It helps keep my body in the correct form and also I can add resistance. I work from home and I can leave it up all day then do then a HIIT training with it throughout the day. Within two weeks I started building muscle in my legs while being gentle on my knees and back.

[@yvettebennett6170]

This was so amazing! Thank you.

[@susanchristian1665]

I would recommend BeMobile Physiotherapy in Sydney, Australia. They specialise in resistance training for the over 55s with courses available online. I've been training with them (online) for over 3 years now. There is a free taster on their website and they have lots of videos on KZbin. All their exercises can be done with things you have at home if you don't want to go down the line of buying weights. They are not at all intimidating and there are always different levels for every exercise. I'm 75 and I know there are members well over 80, all of u working through the same routines at our own pace.

[@exercisefornormalpeople6731]

Dr. Sims is great!!

[@Chopsyochops]

I am perimenopausal and my cortisol and estrogen was previously high and progesterone was low. I had all the symptoms of peri, plus I developed fibroids, Aneamia and I had a stroke because of these imbalances. They caused a clot after over exercising (running) when I was 43. I’ve since had a Mirena progesterone coil fitted 3 weeks ago for the periods and I cannot praise the thing enough. I feel so much calmer, I can sleep again, my sex drive came back, my acne has gone, I’m losing weight, muscle mass has gone up 2lbs in 3 weeks, my period is 100ml instead of 1 litre. Honestly it’s the best thing ever! I had no idea I was so low in progesterone and that I was so sick. I now feel 25 again. I think there needs to me more info out there on how peri can be a stroke risk too.

[@PinkelefantZ3]

I just got off progesterone for the most horrible side effects ever. I didn’t know about blood clots and strokes. I also over train. I’m going to revisit getting back on in a couple weeks after I recover from these side effects. Thank you for sharing that. It’s very useful!

[@Chopsyochops]

@@PinkelefantZ3 the coil gives a lot less progesterone than the pill I believe. However I did get a progesterone rush when the coil was fitted. My body lapped it up. I won’t say I feel 100% but I think that’s more to do with my estrogen levels trying to settle with the new coil. It’s taking some time to get used to. I feel better though undoubtedly. I also have large fibroids due to the previously high estrogen levels.

[@gwendapayne2632]

This was so informative. First time listening to Zoe and Dr Sims. Really enjoyed this! I like the recap at the end. Thank you I subscribed 😃

[@CynthiaCallison-NOAAAffiliate]

I get she probably doesn't want to support a specific product or sponsor but honestly this top-end training would be a heck of a lot easier with a Rogue Echo bike or Assault bike and using the morpheus app. The air bikes involve the arms and that makes it easier to hit your top-end heart rate. Love her advice!

[@liabell2175]

this video made my decision to subscribe to your channel! This is the singularly most valuable bundle of information I ever found on menopause, exercise and health - and believe me, for the past few years while I've been going through it, I have searched for whatever could help, and found very little. The sex-based gap in medicine/health-research & information is horrific... think: we have more research on illnesses that affect a few percent of the population than we have on menopause, which affects ALL females = 51% of humanity! So a deep, heart felt thanks to Dr. Stacy Sims for doing the work, and to ZOE for helping to get the info out there.

[@PeppermintPatties]

Check out Louise Newson. UK-based, but very up-to-date and exhaustive info on menopause. ✅

[@nikiloheit]

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[@zakiarashid152]

Does this advice still apply if you're on HRT?

[@shanakeel5653]

I've consistently worked out for over 10 years, and I understand her explanations but someone starting out doesn't understand 80% percent of max means. Also it's contradictory to say lifting heavy is good because its low rep heavy weight, and then she says HIIT because moderate intensity is bad. All my workouts when I lift are moderate intensity. So which one is it? I also don't think the average person in peri or menopause can do squat jumps.

[@skilla2542]

Totally agree. She's also not taking into account joint and other health issues women could have as they age. Many women in menopause suffer terrible joint pain and rapid bone loss. I was an obsessive resistance trainer in my 40s and I don't think having low body fat did me any favours. My oestrogen levels went into free fall when menopause started at 49 and I was in palpitation hell. It has affected how I can workout.

[@NinaKatharinaWeber]

HIT and HIIT are not the same thing. I train people with high intensity strength training, and the protocols were originally designed for osteoporosis prevention in women 50+ Unlike HIIT there is no jumping, no burning through adrenals, no raised cortisol because the training is high in intensity but short.

[@fr514]

Excellent conversation. Thank you both!

[@fehmidakola2617]

Great episode. Thank you for asking the pertinent questions that were on my mind too

[@helfit6917]

Great questions, great answers. Thank you

[@Anita-wh4vr]

Gosh, I am doing everything quite right…. Exept for the fastet training!!!! I do it all the time!!! She does explain it so well, I have to try it differently ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ Thank you so much ☺️

[@MNP208]

I’m a long time runner and I don’t want to give it up. I run for mental health. I don’t mind working in some strength training, but I’d rather be a little overweight than give up my running.

[@Chad123x]

My hot flashes stopped when I kept glucose levels steady . I tried HRT and I gave me more issues.

[@AussieMaskedOwl]

This was really useful. I knew resistance/weight training was important during perimenopause but didn't know about the need for daily bursts of anaerobic and pylometric exercise. I also didn't know about the dangers of fasted exercise, which I've been doing several times a week due to a busy schedule. I'll try to have something like a protein shake beforehand in future. Thanks so much for this video!

[@karlaanderson949]

Thank you so much for doing this podcast! So much good information :)

[@josephineclarey7392]

That is the best explanation I have ever heard of a hot flush. I stopped them thankfully - 6 years ago.

[@pixsiedoll2341]

How did you stop them😊

[@lorraineferguson231]

excellent video! thank you for sharing 🧡

[@doretheazeeman5361]

It was brilliant. Thank you! Complex, but helps to understand more about what the latest research is on exercise and what to do for strength and diet when older.

[@julenelauro4308]

Love this topic! Thank you so much! Also wanted to say I use Lift with Cee who has amazing KZbin weight lifting videos for women over 40 but also great for younger women as well.

[@khavita12]

I also use Lift with Cee

[@beverlysumner1283]

I use Lift with Cee as well!

[@deebee8290]

this is a great episode on something I had v little knowledge of and it was so relevant. Many thanks to both

[@nomzalicious8075]

Amazing, l totally get it now. Thank you so much to both of you 💝 💪🙏

[@bodyawarenessme984]

Thank you very much for such an in-depth and simply stated. For such an easier understanding, of a confusing scientific overwhelming time in which we all will reach. Understanding the background of the body of which we live in a know little about. Esp from our lacking medical professionals in which most people seek out for help... great info and directive.. Shareing this info is a must..

[@efivyridaki8072]

Hi, watching from Sweden and the non existing knowledge on this matter, so thank you! So, my question is, the sprints and the Hiit, is that for perimeno or for postmeno aswell? And please, let us have a video just as great for postmeno? 🙏🤞👌🙌♥️ Thank you!

[@kerensamartin6216]

It’s great to have this podcast. I’m confused though about the 150 mins of moderate intensity exercise, which all health organisations recommend. Is Stacy saying this is too stressful for allowing your parasympathetic system to work properly, so you should not be aiming for it at all and just keep moving in some way, but not stressfully, except in the short bursts of high intensity/load that she recommends? I’m 58, post-menopausal and on HRT, so getting a boost of oestrogen and been trying to walk more, but rarely get to that 150 mins. (I sit too much, looking on my phone at stuff like this! 🙄Or working on my computer/other screen time.) So should I not be bothering about aiming for the 150 mins, except, maybe, for the other benefits of getting out in nature, and just walk more gently, for no particular length of time per week, with some occasional speedy bits? I don’t commute, don’t have stairs and the shop is less than 5 mins walk away, so don’t have any particular, daily-living exercise. I do weekly, gentle swimming, yoga and Pilates, and some creative movement but am limited by having problems with my shoulders, knees and Achilles and can no longer do arm-weight-bearing exercises like Down-Dog and Plank or lift weights, or jump. Apart from these types of exercise, I prefer daily life exercise, like gardening, but I keep injuring myself. I have seen a couple of Physios, but there hasn’t been a solution to preventing and re-strengthening, yet, which works. I have had a strong aversion to high intensity exercise since exercise at school made me feel like I was going to die. You’re meant to enjoy exercise, to keep at it. I wonder what the solution is for people, like me, who hate that type of exercise? I noted what Stacy said about starting with mobility, standing on one leg, squats etc, so I can start there. (Can’t stand from a squat without pushing on the ground with my hands, currently. 🤪)

[@lobeckdr]

I am also confused about the 150 minutes zone 2.

[@susancraigo8218]

Everytime I try to do weights I get wrist tendonitis. Dr. Told me to lift light weights with more repetitions and cardio. I explained this to her and she shook her head no.

[@abejaamarilla4961]

Majority WE are not athletes, please!! We need more realistic ideas, like this program!! Continue extending this conversations.

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

OMG!😮...just realized I wasnt subscribed🤯 OK - so I just did😁 (Btw I successfully answered ALL of those questions shot at Dr. Sims in the beginning of this video 😁. ...that's how much I've already watched and followed her👍 ..Starting with Katie Couric's YT interview of her sometime back.😊

[@katem6976]

thank you!

[@Carolina-ws1jc]

Lifting that heavy worries me at this age due to risk of hernia and slipped discs! I’m finding it very difficult to lose weight now at the age of 50. What worked for me very well during Covid was the Yoga Burn programme. I will be going back to that once my gym membership is over.

[@millieconsultancy]

Have you spoke to a nutritionist about your diet? You may need to change it>

[@Carolina-ws1jc]

@@millieconsultancy my diet is excellent as I consume minimal UPF’s, sufficient high quality and lean protein with every meal and a reduced amount of gluten-free non-refined carbs. Sugar is minimal as I don’t care for it. One real coffee daily and a glass of home produced kefir before bed to support gut health. My vice is a large glass of good quality red wine on a Friday and Saturday night. I do not snack in between meals. I sleep relatively well and do not live or work in a toxic environment. I am not overweight as such. The body composition is changing and I am becoming heavier every year but maybe I need to accept that.

[@SorchaFerris]

phenomenal podcast -thank you!