Today I am speaking with Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D. on all things female fitness protocols. We discuss the ways in which workouts do differ and ways that don't differ from male to female.
We discuss optimal splits, recovery, strength training, HIIT and much more!
About Dr. Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:36 Gaps in Female-Specific Research
10:22 Debunking the Myth of Drastically Different Training Programs
14:24 Understanding the Role of Intermittent Fasting
19:48 The Shift Towards Resistance Training
25:13 Balancing Cardio Training
28:16 An Ideal Training Week for Women
30:12 Optimal Frequency and Intensity for Resistance Training
35:09 Guidelines for Cardiovascular Training
53:56 Adjusting Training Based on Menstrual Cycle Phases
01:02:01 Auto-Regulation and the Impact of Hormones
01:04:14 Adjusting Training During the Luteal Phase
01:07:31 Nutritional Recommendations for the Luteal Phase
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Brain Biohacking with Kayla Barnes — Female Fitness Protocols with Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D.
Today I am speaking with Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D. on all things female fitness protocols. We discuss the ways in which workouts do differ and ways that don't differ from male to female.
We discuss optimal splits, recovery, strength training, HIIT and much more!
About Dr. Alyssa Olenick, Ph.D.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:36 Gaps in Female-Specific Research
10:22 Debunking the Myth of Drastically Different Training Programs
14:24 Understanding the Role of Intermittent Fasting
19:48 The Shift Towards Resistance Training
25:13 Balancing Cardio Training
28:16 An Ideal Training Week for Women
30:12 Optimal Frequency and Intensity for Resistance Training
35:09 Guidelines for Cardiovascular Training
53:56 Adjusting Training Based on Menstrual Cycle Phases
01:02:01 Auto-Regulation and the Impact of Hormones
01:04:14 Adjusting Training During the Luteal Phase
01:07:31 Nutritional Recommendations for the Luteal Phase
01:09:13 Supporting Training with Supplements
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