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In this conversation, I discuss how to polarize training in perimenopause: true high-intensity intervals (80-85% heart rate with variable recovery to total ~18-20 minutes in-zone) and sprint intervals (≤30 seconds all-out with 2-5 minutes easy) to drive muscle quality, insulin sensitivity, and mitochondrial function. I explain why zone 2 can be “soul food” but shouldn’t be your weekly backbone, how to avoid the moderate-intensity trap common in group classes, and why 2-3 quality intensity sessions beat lots of steady cardio for midlife women. This clip also covers pairing short heavy lifting (low reps, full recovery, ~25-30 minutes) with brief sprints in the same session, spacing for recovery, and practical ways to shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic - sleep first, simple breath and mobility work, and training that leaves you worked, not exhausted.
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In this conversation, I discuss how to polarize training in perimenopause: true high-intensity intervals (80-85% heart rate with variable recovery to total ~18-20 minutes in-zone) and sprint intervals (≤30 seconds all-out with 2-5 minutes easy) to drive muscle quality, insulin sensitivity, and mitochondrial function. I explain why zone 2 can be “soul food” but shouldn’t be your weekly backbone, how to avoid the moderate-intensity trap common in group classes, and why 2-3 quality intensity sessions beat lots of steady cardio for midlife women. This clip also covers pairing short heavy lifting (low reps, full recovery, ~25-30 minutes) with brief sprints in the same session, spacing for recovery, and practical ways to shift from sympathetic to parasympathetic - sleep first, simple breath and mobility work, and training that leaves you worked, not exhausted.
Watch the FULL podcast here: youtube.com/watch?v=vdkjGfxojAQ
Want to go deeper? Start here:
Menopause 2.0
Your complete science-based guide to training through midlife and beyond
👉 drstacysims.com/menopause?utm_source=mar26wk3m&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtube
Microlearning Courses
Focused courses on supplements, hormones, and training - each under 3 hours
👉 drstacysims.com/microlearning?utm_source=mar26wk3m&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtube
Next Gen: Training Active Girls
For coaches, parents & teachers helping girls thrive through puberty and sport
👉 drstacysims.com/nextgen?utm_source=mar26wk3m&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=youtube
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I’m Dr. Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author of ROAR and Next Level. My mission is simple: stop training women like small men. I help you understand and work with your physiology - for better performance, health, and longevity.
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