Almost everything you've ever been told about working out was tested on men. Today's guest is here to hand you the actual playbook for your body. The one that accounts for your hormones, your cycle, and your life stage instead of pretending you're just a smaller man. In today’s episode we’re talking to Dr. Stacy Sims––exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and one of the leading voices on training women's bodies––about why lifting heavy protects your brain (not just your muscles), why "toning" isn't even a real thing, how to actually train through menopause instead of white-knuckling it, and why your smartwatch might be lying to you about how tired you really are. If you've ever felt like the fitness industry wasn't built with you in mind, you're absolutely right, and Dr. Sims is going to tell you exactly what to do instead. Dr. Stacy’s Links: Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims Ready to take control of your money and finally start investing? Visit https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod to register for our FREE workshop, Stock Market Secrets: Debunking Common Myths for Successful Investing to learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to balance investing with paying off debt so you can build wealth without fear or confusion. 00:00 Intro 00:50 The Fitness Industry's Blind Spot 02:14 When the Research Is Only About Men 04:16 Why Women Need Heavier Weights 05:42 Lifting Heavy Protects Your Brain 07:26 Strength Over Thinness 10:36 100 Healthy Years, Not Just 100 16:27 Why Women Fear Lifting Heavy 17:04 Pushing to Failure Is the Point 21:35 Where to Start: At Home, 10 Minutes 24:58 Why You Shouldn't Train Fasted 30:03 What to Eat Before You Lift 31:52 Training for Menopause, Not Against It 35:41 The Hormone Therapy Pendulum Swing 38:16 Why Girls Really Quit Sports 40:36 Your Smartwatch Is Lying to You 45:35 Relearning Your Body's Signals 46:57 Fitting Fitness Into a Busy Life 52:22 What Successful Women Know About Health 54:36 The 80/20 Rule for Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices