Dr. Tony Boutagy, PhD in Exercise and Sports Science, joins me for a myth-busting conversation about the surge of influencer claims surrounding peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women’s strength training. Tony brings clarity, scientific context, and decades of applied expertise to help cut through misinformation and fear-driven content targeted at women in midlife. He breaks down: • Debunking the claim that Zone 2 cardio isn’t as effective for women as it is for men • Debunking the claim that women shouldn’t ever train fasted • Debunking the claim that women have a short “anabolic window” for post-workout nutrition • Debunking the claim that women should only strength train in sets of 3–5 reps • How influencers misuse rodent data to make unsupported claims about women’s training • Why the claim that there’s “no research on women” is false • How entire brands get built around misleading or exaggerated ideas • How self-selection bias influences women’s training preferences • Whether training should change for women seeking improved bone health • And much more CHAPTERS 01:02 Debunking Myths: Zone Two Cardio for Women 06:18 Sponsorship Message: Macros First 07:30 Fasted Training: Myths and Realities 18:56 Debunking Myths: Anabolic Window for Women 26:37 Training Recommendations: Heavy Lifting for Women 30:01 Effective Rep Ranges for Different Exercises 30:50 Practical Implications of Coaching 31:24 Science vs. Online Advice 33:31 Evaluating Credibility in Health Advice 34:42 The Role of Conferences in Scientific Claims 36:46 Challenges in Public Perception of Science 46:44 Misconceptions in Female Training 50:58 Training for Bone Health in Aging 56:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations SUPPORT THE SHOW If this episode helped you, you can help me by: • Subscribing and checking out more episodes • Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I'll respond) • Sending it to a friend who needs this FOLLOW ANDREW COATES Instagram: @andrewcoatesfitness https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com PARTNERS AND RESOURCES RP Strength App (use code COATESRP) https://www.rpstrength.com/coates Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off) https://justbitememeals.com/ MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking) https://www.macrosfirst.com/ KNKG Bags (15% off) https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676 Versa Gripps (discount link) https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps) Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree Reply to the email you receive (or email
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