Dr. Stacy Sims: What is the Rep Range for Brain Health in Women? @DrStacySims
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Dr. Stacy Sims breaks down why women lose fast-twitch muscle fibers faster than men with age, and why that makes heavy lifting and intensity training non-negotiable for long-term brain health. You'll learn the exact rep range (80% of your 1RM, failing by rep 5-6) shown to boost prefrontal cortex connectivity and lower dementia risk, plus how lactate from hard intervals becomes a preferred brain fuel during perimenopause.

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