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Podcast: LiftingLindsay's More Than Fitness
Episode: Women’s Training Needs With Lauren Colnso-Semple - A Discussion of Training Volume, Rest, and Cycle Syncing
Description: In this episode of the Lifting Lindsay podcast, guest Lauren Colnso-Semple discusses her research on how menstrual cycles and oral contraceptives affect women's muscle protein synthesis in response to resistance training. The conversation spans topics such as the effectiveness of programming workouts around menstrual cycles for optimizing muscle growth, strength, and fat loss, the impact of hormonal birth control on exercise adaptation, and the importance of individual variation in training volume and recovery needs. Lauren, holding a PhD from McMaster University and a Master's in exercise science, shares insights from her studies and experience, addressing misconceptions about training during...