02/09/2026
Women in fitness, Dr. Stacy Sims has something health-wise for you.
But is she right? 🤔
Let’s get the context right before we jump to conclusions.
Dr. Stacy Sims has spent years challenging the traditional, often male-dominated approach to exercise science and asking an important question: Are we really training women according to what we know about female physiology?
From menstrual cycles and fueling to strength training, perimenopause, menopause, recovery, and longevity, there are plenty of insights worth paying attention to.
But there’s also room for questions, nuance, and healthy debate. Some of the evidence is compelling, while other areas of female-specific training still need stronger research.
For example, research on menstrual-cycle phases and performance has not consistently shown large, universal effects across women.
That is exactly why this conversation matters.
Frame by frame, let’s unpack it.
●What is supported by evidence?
●What has been overstated?
●What should women actually apply to their training?
●And what coaches should be thinking about when programming for women.
There are some exciting insights here and perhaps a few things that should puzzle us, challenge us, and ultimately push us into action.
Let’s have the discussion. 💪🏾
