The Most Effective Weight Training, Cardio & Nutrition for Women | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

Women's Fitness Narratives and Similarities to Men00:00

As a woman, if there were things we should do differently to optimize results, I would be doing them myself and telling other women to do them. The narrative that women need sex-specific programs, nutrient timing, particular exercise intensity, or rep ranges makes women feel spoken to and part of a community, rather than just doing what their boyfriend or husband does. The narrative emphasizes women are not men, so they need something different. Data shows men and women respond to exercise very similarly.

Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast, where we discuss science and science-based tools for everyday life. Andrew Huberman is a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. Guest is Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD in integrative physiology, certified strength and conditioning specialist, expert in science and practice of building muscle and strength, cardiovascular fitness, and hormones and exercise.

Podcast Focus and Dr. Colenso-Semple's Expertise01:31

Discussion focuses on fitness for women and how it overlaps with what men should do, relevant to both. Dr. Colenso-Semple explains structuring ideal training routine by time available and goals. She covers science on if/when women's hormone cycles, life stages like menopause, birth control impact training. She is a trusted voice for science-based women's fitness and actionable protocols.

Podcast is separate from Stanford roles, aims to bring zero-cost science information to public. Episode includes sponsors.