The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss cortisol, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and its impact on women going through menopause. They explore common myths surrounding cortisol, including whether high-intensity exercise is beneficial or detrimental for menopausal women. They also discuss common fat distribution changes during menopause, metabolic flexibility, the differences in exercise adaptations between men and women, and whether cold plunges are as effective as some say.— Live from the Semi-Finished Podcast Studio!— No-Bra Workouts— Cortisol and Menopause— Debunking the Cortisol and Belly Fat Myth— High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Menopause— The Benefits of Exercise for Postmenopausal Women— Understanding Cortisol and Exercise— Strength Training and Misconceptions— The Truth About Cold PlungesResources Mentioned in This Episode:· Listen to Afternoon Snack: Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager· Women & Cold Plunging - What No One Talks About | Mel Robbins· High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Women· Effect of Diet With or Without Exercise on Abdominal Fat in Postmenopausal Women· The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women· Estrogen reduces 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in liver and visceral, but not subcutaneous, adipose tissue in rats· Self-Selected Resistance Exercise Load: Implications for Research and Prescription

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Alex & Meredith are nutrition and fitness coaches and owners of Tactic Nutrition, sure. But this podcast is so much more than that. They are also no-bs straight shooters who want to take out the trash of the health and fitness business, one macro at a time. So yes they will talk workouts, weight training, cardio/endurance, and eating and meal plans. But they will also talk about how the health and wellness space has been affected by social media. What its like to be a competitive athlete with your own spouse but you also own a business together. And maybe occasionally why getting a cat before getting a dog was a good idea and how there is very little good lesbian tv content out there. So join them and the Tactic Nutrition team each week for new episodes right here on Afternoon Snack!