Medical research has a wildly problematic gender gap.
Oftentimes, women are just given the same protocols as menand they suffer the health consequences.
Think of it as light exercise that you’re able to continue for a prolonged period of time.
However, “Women already have alarger amount of slow twitchor oxidative fibers,” Sims notes.
“Women have more mitochondria density [and] better mitochondria respiration,” she adds.
Rather, “Women need to do more of that high-intensity work,” she explains.
Think sprints andresistance trainingversus continuous, intermediate cardio so that the body actually recognizes your efforts.
Cold plunge
Another buzzy one,cold plunginghas received a ton of hype as of late.
“Cold plunge is beneficial for women but not as cold as what people think,” Sims says.
And womenshiver at a higher temperature than men1, showing that they are more sensitive to the cold.
That said, cold plunge is associated with plenty of health benefitsfor men and women!
Post-workout protein
Look, you’re probably not getting enough protein, no matter your gender.
“I feel like everyone’s under-proteined,” she declares.
Most active people should aim to consume at least 100 grams of protein per day for optimal health.
Now, the bulk of the sex differences occur in terms of timing.
Looking for some high-protein snacks to fuel your muscles?
Seeherefor some healthy foods to consume post-workout.
The takeaway
We need more nuanced research on women’s bodies, period and full stop.
will join her cause.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
