The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett
The 4 leading women’s health experts reveal what EVERY woman must know about perimenopause workouts, lifting weights, cycle syncing, perimenopause training, and VO2 max!
This 2nd section of the female roundtable covers fitness, nutrition and performance, bringing together: Menopause specialist Dr Mary Claire Haver, longevity orthopaedic surgeon Dr Vonda Wright, fertility doctor Dr Natalie Crawford, and female physiology researcher Dr Stacy Sims.
They explain:
◼️How estrogen and muscle are deeply connected to women’s metabolism
◼️Why osteoporosis prevention starts with building muscle in your 30s
◼️Why “strong not skinny” isn’t a trend, it’s a survival strategy
◼️The best way to train for VO2 max, longevity, and female performance
◼️Why resistance training beats cardio for female metabolism and anti-aging
(00:00) Intro
(02:50) We’ve Got Women’s Health Wrong
(05:07) Should Women Exercise Differently During Menstruation?
(11:40) Low vs High-Intensity Training: When?
(16:58) Pilates Is Not Good for Strength Training
(19:56) Perfect Exercise Routine in Your 30s
(26:15) Can I Get My Range of Motion Back?
(27:41) Why Women Should Exercise to Gain Upper Body Muscle
(30:42) Building Muscle Helps Reduce Inflammation
(35:54) 70% of Hip Fractures Happen in Women—30% May Die
(42:07) Hormone Treatment and Bone Growth
(47:58) Best Exercises to Avoid Injuries
(53:12) When to Work on Your VO₂ Max
(54:18) Is It Okay to Be Super Skinny When Running Marathons?
(58:13) Your Body Composition Isn’t Your Fault
(01:05:09) The Must-Do in Your 50s and 60s
(01:13:54) Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Link
(01:18:43) Best and Healthiest Way to Lose Weight
(01:24:58) Is Ozempic Good?
(01:27:12) How to Burn Belly Fat
(01:31:42) Should You Do Liposuction?
(01:35:52) Best Diet for Perimenopausal Women
(01:36:32) Best Diet for Fertility
(01:37:37) Is Fasting Recommended for Women?
(01:44:15) Reach Autophagy Through Exercise
(01:52:17) Juice Detoxing
(01:58:37) Is the Keto Diet Good for Women?
(01:59:34) What Supplements to Take for Fertility
(02:05:07) Environmental Toxins
(02:11:00) Focus on Your Sleep Before Anything Else
(02:18:29) Sleeping 3 or 4 Hours Is Very Bad for You
(02:23:14) Should I Take Melatonin?
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Dr Mary:
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Dr Vonda:
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Dr Natalie:
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◼️Website – https://bit.ly/3W6E0pG
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Dr Stacy:
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