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Exercise, nutrition and recovery for women | Alyssa Olenick (Part 2)

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Mar 25, 2024
Dr. Alyssa Olenick discusses tailoring workouts for women, maximizing muscle growth, and managing weight gain during menopause. Topics include effective training techniques, cold water immersion for recovery, and debunking myths about female fitness. Learn about high-intensity interval training for women's health, optimizing muscle health during menopause, and exploring supplements for fitness and recovery.
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ADVICE

Use Focus Rep Speed And Rest As Quality Checks

  • Use practical in-session cues to judge workout quality: required focus, reps slowing (velocity loss), and needing 90s–5min rest between heavy sets.
  • If your last rep is as fast as the first or you only need 30–60s rest, increase load or reps next session.
INSIGHT

Soreness Reflects Inflammation Not Growth

  • Muscle soreness is an inflammatory response and not a direct marker of hypertrophy; novelty and eccentric work cause more soreness.
  • Expect reduced soreness as you repeat a program (repeated bout effect) even while still adapting and growing.
ADVICE

Show Up Unless You're Truly Unwell

  • Don't skip workouts simply because you 'don't want to'; check sleep, fuel, hydration and give a 20-minute trial in-session before quitting.
  • Use resting heart rate/HRV trends cautiously — they help spot chronic issues but aren't sole day-to-day guides.
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