Female Endurance Training Tips with Amanda Smith

EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

In this conversation, Dr. Amanda Smith discusses the unique physiological aspects of female athletes, including the impact of hormones on performance, the effects of birth control, and the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle in training. She emphasizes the need for tailored training strategies for women, the prevalence of injuries, and the adjustments needed during menopause. Amanda shares her personal experiences and insights, advocating for knowledge as a powerful tool for female athletes to optimize their performance and health.Thank you, Amanda! Find her on IG here:https://www.instagram.com/drxsmithx/ https://www.strava.com/athletes/1048211Chapters:00:00 Welcome!01:03 Amanda's Ironman Training02:02 Amanda's Background and Expertise03:03 The Importance of Understanding the Female Physiology06:28 The Menstrual Cycle and Hormones12:02 Birth Control and Exercise17:52 Injuries and Ailments23:08 Hormone Effects on Performance30:58 Menopause and Training37:48 Junk Miles and Training Intensity43:02 Lessons Learned and Personal Experiences46:13 The Female Athlete Triad and Stress Fractures49:28 Dairy, Pizza, and HRV50:07 Seeking Truth and Evolving as an Athlete52:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store! Training Plans Starting at $19! https://www.evoq.bike/training-plans 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

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