The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: This Is The Best Exercise Protocol For Women!
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May 8, 2026 
Dr Mary Claire Haver, physician focusing on women’s reproductive health; Dr Vonda Wright, orthopedic surgeon expert in movement and rehab; Dr Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist studying female performance. They discuss why brief high-intensity work and strength beat endless mileage for many women. They cover sprint protocols, recovery, hormonal effects on training, perimenopause adaptations, and practical weekly plans.
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Raise VO2max With Short Intense Intervals
- Build VO2max with short high-intensity intervals rather than lots of moderate cardio.
- Use 30-second all-out sprints with full recovery (2–3 minutes) or Norwegian 4x4 once weekly to raise VO2max efficiently.
Strength Training Improves Running Economy
- Excessive running without strength work can create hormonal and injury problems in women.
- Strength through full range of motion improves running economy and reduces injury risk more than running more often.
Endurance Running Can Harm Menstrual Health
- High-volume endurance running often causes luteal phase defects in women due to relative energy deficiency.
- Around 58% of runners show luteal phase issues, indicating hormonal disturbance from under-fuelling.