Why Perimenopause Isn't the End: Fitness and Nutrition Strategies

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the perimenopausal transition and its impact on women's health with Dr. Stacy Sims. You’ll hear us discuss:

• Understanding and managing the perimenopausal transition
  
  
• Exercise and nutrition in perimenopause
  
  
• What type of HIIT is your secret weapon for supporting hormones
  
  
• The benefits of resistance training and HIIT in perimenopause for bones and brain
  
  
• Why your protein intake needs to change after 30
  
  

Dr. Sims is a pioneering exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist dedicated to transforming women's exercise nutrition and performance. With research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, she focuses on advancing female athlete health and challenging outdated practices to improve research on women. Dr. Sims has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and several influential books, including ROAR and Next Level.

Guest Details:

• Dr. Stacy Sims’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok
• Dr. Stacy Sims’ Books

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok

Timestamps

03:15 - The Secrets of Perimenopause

07:03 - What type of HIIT Is Your Secret Weapon to Supporting Hormones

11:46 - The Impact of Heavy Lifting and HIIT on Women's Health

15:42 - Will Fasting Before Your Workout Sabotage Your Fitness Goals?

19:20 - Why Your Protein Intake Needs to Change After 30

23:16 - Amino Acids, Creatine, and Protein Powder

27:48 - 3 Key Strategies to Manage Perimenopause

33:55 - Where Can You Find Dr. Stacy Sims?