Post Run High What the Science Actually Says About Women's Health | Dr. Andy Galpin
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Mar 2, 2026 
Dr. Andy Galpin, exercise physiologist and human performance researcher, gives science-based guidance for women's health across decades and pregnancy. He covers bone density timing, why sleep is a top performance lever, how training harder can backfire, and simple athlete practices most people skip. Practical focus on consistency, individualization, and safe training through life stages.
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Pick A Coaching Style That You Can Actually Follow
- Match coaching style to personality: 'bakers' need exact plans; 'cooks' need concepts and flexibility.
- Andy says adherence predicts success, so pick the format that keeps you consistent.
Community Beats At Home Gyms For Most People
- At-home gyms rarely work for most people; community and in-person schedules boost adherence.
- Andy's data show people return to gyms, CrossFit, and cohort classes because community sustains habit.
VO2 Max Is A Useful Check Engine Light
- VO2max is your maximum aerobic energy production and scales by sex and age; women average ~10% lower.
- Andy flags 15 ml/kg/min as a functional independence line and ~35 ml/kg/min as a solid target for many women.