Laura Goes Off! Debate of the Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. Stacy Sims| Deadlifts and Pizza Ep. 45
In this episode, Jaime and Laura dive into some hot topics in women's fitness inspired by Stacey Sims' work and a recent podcast with Mel Robbins. We debate a few big questions like whether women really need less rest between sets, training fasted, and optimal rep ranges for women to train in. Laura gets pretty passionate expressing her opinion.
We talk about how aging impacts muscle building, and if women can’t build muscle after a certain age. We also break down the nuances of strength versus muscle-building training and why finding a balance is key, whether that’s lifting heavy, mixing up your rep ranges, or just doing workouts you enjoy.
Plus, we share tips on adjusting your training to stay motivated and chat about our own preferences. It’s a lively conversation full of debates, laughs, and a shared love for making fitness realistic, fun, and evidence-based.
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00:00 Introduction to Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. Stacy Sims
05:30 Training Fasted: Is it Detrimental to Women?
12:00 Lower Energy Availability
17:00 Everything is Nuanced🎶
21:00 Exercise and Health Outcomes
21:45 Women Need Less Reps Between Sets?
29:00 Women Shouldn’t Perform Over 8 Reps if They Want to Build Muscle?
32:00 Understanding Muscle Fiber Types and Their Impact
34:00 Hormonal Influences on Muscle Growth
40:30 Lower Rep Ranges vs Higher
44:55 Women, Exercise, and Menopause
49:50 Optimal Programming
52:30 Adjusting Workout Programs for Motivation
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