Tips to change your body composition for the aging Female Athlete

<p>Why is it challenging for female athletes over 40 years old to burn fat, get faster and stronger?  Instead of blaming the aging process and our low hormones -we need to change HOW we train and HOW we fuel for exercise as aging female athletes.</p> <p>Let's dive into the reserach the Dr. Stacy Sims is sharing.  Sharing is caring.</p> <p>Why do we need to incorporate high-intensity interval training (HIIT), sprint interval training (SIT), and resistance training into a fitness routine?</p> <p>This approach aims to achieve specific health benefits related to blood glucose regulation and the interaction between skeletal muscle and visceral (deep abdominal) fat.</p> <p>Let's break it down:</p> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Shift to SIT and HIIT with Resistance Training</strong>:</p> <ul> <li><strong>SIT</strong> stands for Sprint Interval Training, and <strong>HIIT</strong> stands for High-Intensity Interval Training. Both are forms of cardiovascular exercise that involve short bursts of intense effort followed by brief recovery periods.</li> <li><strong>Resistance training</strong> involves exercises that challenge muscles to contract against resistance, such as weight lifting.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Systemic Effect on Blood Glucose Homeostasis</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>This means that the combination of SIT, HIIT, and resistance training is expected to have a positive impact on the body's ability to regulate blood glucose levels (blood sugar) throughout the entire system.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Increased Crosstalk via Exerkines</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Crosstalk refers to communication or interaction between different parts of the body. In this context, it's referring to communication between skeletal muscle (the muscles that move your body) and visceral fat.</li> <li><strong>Exerkines</strong> are signaling molecules or compounds that are released by skeletal muscle during exercise. These molecules play a role in inter-organ communication.</li> </ul> </li> <li> <p><strong>Exerkines Downregulate Visceral Fa