The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

The Exercise Mistakes That Make Women Age Faster | Dr. Stacy Sims

The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst

Show Notes

Dr. Stacy Sims, Ph.D. is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist. She’s recognized as a leading expert in nutrition and training for women’s health, performance, and longevity.

Today on the show, we discuss why women over 35 need to train differently to protect muscle, power, bone density, brain health, and longevity; the exercise mistakes that may accelerate aging, including too much low-intensity work and not enough heavy strength training; how strength training and high-intensity exercise may help reduce cognitive decline; the truth about creatine for women, including dosage and quality; the best foods and supplements for supporting long-term brain health; and Dr. Stacy Sims’ concerns about GLP-1 misuse, peptide therapy, rapid weight loss, and the return of “skinny culture.” and much more.

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