Why Don’t I Recover Like I Used To? Recovery, Hormones and Perimenopause
In this conversation, I discuss why recovery drives adaptation - exercise is the stress, recovery is when you get stronger. I talk through acute vs chronic recovery, how perimenopause increases sympathetic drive (“tired but wired”), and how more anovulatory cycles and less progesterone alter HRV, respiratory rate, vagal tone, fuel use, and sleep architecture. This clip highlights practical ways to nudge the parasympathetic system - mindfulness, non-sleep deep rest/yoga nidra, L-theanine, and cooling strategies at bedtime, and why staying out of constant moderate “just going through the motions” training matters. We also touch on allostatic load from real life teens, aging parents, and how to decide when training is eustress versus distress. Watch the FULL podcast here: • Is Eating Less & Training More Hurting You... Want to go deeper? Start here: Menopause 2.0 Your complete science-based guide to training through midlife and beyond 👉 https://www.drstacysims.com/menopause... Microlearning Courses Focused courses on supplements, hormones, and training - each under 3 hours 👉 https://www.drstacysims.com/microlear... Next Gen: Training Active Girls For coaches, parents & teachers helping girls thrive through puberty and sport 👉 https://www.drstacysims.com/nextgen?u... Not sure where to start. Start here: 👉 https://www.drstacysims.com/product_g... ▶️ Watch Next: Continue learning with these related videos: The Truth About Women’s Training & Nutrition | Dr. Stacy Sims on Andrew Huberman Podcast • The Truth About Women’s Training & Nutriti... Is Mainstream Exercise Advice Sexist? Here’s the Truth! | Dr. Stacy Sims on Diary of a CEO • Is Mainstream Exercise Advice Sexist? Here... Why Women Need a Different Approach to Nutrition & Training | Dr Stacy Sims on The Proof • Why Women Need a Different Approach to Nut... 👩🔬 About Me: I’m Dr. Stacy Sims, exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and author of ROAR and Next Level. My mission is simple: stop training women like small men. I help you understand and work with your physiology - for better performance, health, and longevity. 📩 Join my newsletter for updates, tips, and free resources 👉 https://www.drstacysims.com/generic_o... Follow me for daily tips: Instagram: @drstacysims Facebook: @drstacysims LinkedIn: Dr. Stacy Sims 🔔 Subscribe for new videos on women's health, training, and recovery 👍 Like, share, and drop a comment - I love hearing your questions #DrStacySims #WomenAreNotSmallMen #WomensHealth #FemaleAthletes #ExerciseScience #Hormones #StrengthTraining #MenopauseFitness
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