Top Hormone Doctor on Why Women are Training Wrong

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Dr. Mindy Pelz is a bestselling author and leading voice in women’s health. She is the author of Age Like a Girl (December 2025), which explores how women can work with their hormones to support longevity, strength, and vitality. She explains why most workout advice is built around male biology — and why that approach often backfires for women. From the menstrual cycle to perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Pelz breaks down how women should actually train to support hormones, recovery, and long-term health. She explains: - Why women shouldn’t train the same way men do - How female hormones change strength, cardio, and recovery - Why repeating the same workout every day increases injury risk - How to train across the menstrual cycle - Training differently in perimenopause and menopause - Why restriction and fear of carbs harm hormones - How to train for longevity instead of burnout This episode is for anyone looking for a smarter, more sustainable approach to fitness — one that works with the female body, not against it. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to the podcast for more long-form interviews on health, performance, and longevity. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kMt1FJMznm4qqX0tdGFd3?si=3c59467521c14f90 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mindy-pelz-why-women-should-train-differently-than-men/id1754603242?i=1000747721661 📻 Listen on iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-post-run-high-190281406/ New episodes every week. 000:00 Intro trailer 01:29 Welcome + subscribe 02:51 Mindy’s current fitness routine 04:20 Rucking & bone health 05:32 Menopause injuries & estrogen 06:30 A weekly workout plan for women 09:12 “Age Like a Girl” & workout variation 13:19 Training for function, not looks 15:14 What to do in your 20s & 30s 17:39 Why women shouldn’t train like men 25:34 Cycle syncing explained simply 34:28 Fasting basics & metabolism 39:47 How to break a fast correctly 50:51 Ozempic vs fasting 56:46 Supplements & peptides 01:02:48 Running mistakes & injury prevention 01:09:03 Pregnancy: movement & nutrition 01:13:23 What men should understand 01:20:39 What Mindy’s building next