Episode 73: Exercise training for menopause with Dr. Alyssa Olenick.

As an Exercise Scientist, I often hear lots of misinformation around training and menopause. I wanted to sit down and share overall general recommendations I have to hopefully make it less confusing, the science behind menopause/the transition, and realistic things you can focus on. 💪

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🎥 Are you lifting heavy enough? → https://youtu.be/l8Wlj-hwkL4 🎥 How to choose your weights. → https://youtu.be/BbT4XGUwGXs 🎥 Getting the most from training at-home. → https://youtu.be/n0vQU5633vo

⏰ Time Stamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:24 - Disclaimer 1:07 - Menopause transition 3:20 - Body composition changes 6:00 - Loss of muscle tissue 7:25 - Metabolic changes 9:09 - Reduced recoverability 9:30 - Sleep quality, nutrition, exercise 10:55 - 3 training/exercise focuses 11:33 - Strength training 16:25 - Plyometrics 19:12 - Exercise intensity 25:45 - Easy cardio 27:40 - Daily movement/activity 29:50 - Recap & recommendations ⭐️ Follow Alyssa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doclyssfitness/ ⭐️ Follow The Lyss Method on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thelyssmethod/ ⭐️ Doc Lyss’s Website https://doclyssfitness.com/ 🤘🏻 Train with us in The Lyss Method where we do ‘hybrid’ training on YOUR terms. We offer lifting, running and cardio programs for every fitness level and schedule. → https://www.thelyssmethod.com/ 🏃🏻‍♀️ Learn more about the science of running, lifting or hybrid training. → ENDURE RUNNING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/running/ → HYBRID ‘HOW TO’ EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/hybrid/ → TRAIN LIFTING EBOOK: https://doclyssfitness.com/training/ → ZONES MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/zones-mini-guide/ → FED & FAST MINI GUIDE: https://doclyssfitness.com/fed-fast/ 🧡 Shop my favorite supplements, gear, skincare and products here. → https://doclyssfitness.com/products-i-love/