I am thrilled to have my friend and colleague, Debra Atkinson, back on the show today. She was with me before for Episode 165, in August of 2021, which became one of the most sought-after episodes of the year.
Debra is a hormone-balancing exercise coach, a fitness expert, and an influential figure who has guided more than 275,000 women through transforming their second halves with newfound vitality and energy. She is also an accomplished author, the host of Flipping 50 TV, and a TEDx speaker.
In our conversation today, we delve into the physiological changes during perimenopause and menopause that impact weight training and muscle development, and we explore how to shift into the second stage of life as an endurance athlete while promoting recovery. We discuss the importance of strength training during perimenopause and menopause and get into the role of volume, movements, zone 2 training, flexibility, and HiT. We also discuss biohacking, explain how hormone replacement therapy impacts muscle and bone health, and Debra shares her favorite supplements.
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Previous Episode Mentioned
Ep. 165 – A Fresh Perspective On Menopause & Fitness: The Importance of Listening to Your Body with Debra Atkinson
Ep. 367 The Metabolic Health Crisis & GLP-1s with Dr. Anurag Singh
BONUS: Creatine's Impact on Metabolic Health and Wellness with Dr. Darren Candow
Ep. 366 Magnesium Masterclass: Unveiling Its Role in Metabolic Function with Dr. Carolyn Dean
Ep. 365 Healing Power of Touch: Exploring Sensory Methods for Health with Dr. Dave Rabin
BONUS A Fresh Perspective on Aging: Dr. Youn's Expert Insights with Dr. Tony Youn
Ep. 364 Forming Healthy Relationships: Insights on Commitment and Partnership with Jillian Turecki
Ep. 363 Challenging the Diet-Heart Hypothesis: Reevaluating Nutrition and Health with Dr. David Diamond
BONUS Muscle Matters: Transforming Metabolic Health for Weight Control with Bronson Dant
Ep. 362 Optimizing Health: Strategies for Menopause Well-Being with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz
Ep. 361 Metabolic Health: Addressing Mitochondria, Medicine and Advocacy with Casey Means, M.D.
BONUS Menopausal Toolkit: Heart, Brain and Hormonal Health with Dr. Deb Matthew
Ep. 360 Raising Resilient Kids: Insights from Holistic Pediatrician, Dr. Elisa Song
Ep. 359 Sleep, HRV, and Supplements for Perimenopause and Menopause with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Ep. 358 Lipid Masterclass: Impact of the Menopausal Transition with Dr. Thomas Dayspring
Ep. 357 Aging Well: Biohacking Longevity and Lifestyle with Dr. Nick Bitz
Ep. 356 Menopause, Heart Health and HRT with Dr. Felice Gersh
Ep. 355 Embracing Growth: The Impact of Gratitude and Connection with Doug Bopst
Ep. 354 Metabolism Myths Debunked: Weight Gain Insights with Dr. William Li
Ep. 353 Uterine Bleeding, HRT, Cravings and More with Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Ep. 352 Lipid Masterclass: Apo-B Labs and Women's Heart Health with Dr. Thomas Dayspring
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