This week WHOOP VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes is joined by exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims. Dr. Sims is a leader in the women’s health space who has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusing on female athlete health and performance and is pushing the dogma to improve research on all women. Kristen and Dr. Sims will discuss the differences in strength between men and women

how coaches and parents should talk to young girls about puberty

training through the menstrual cycle

maintaining fuel and energy during the luteal phase

the psychological impact of the menstrual cycle

behaviors people can adopt to stay balanced

what training modalities you should focus on during each menstrual cycle phase

reprioritizing how we train when women reach perimenopause and post-menopause

various training techniques and when to implement them

protein need and intake

training during the different stages of menopause

how to stay active during a chaotic travel schedule

and certain health risks and factors that come with aging and menopause