Menopause and Strength Training: What Really Changes? — with Luke Pelton

About this episode

Dr. Luke Pelton discusses the impact of menopause on strength training and resistance training adaptations.

🏋️‍♀️ Extended version of this interview: https://www.patreon.com/posts/menopause-and-156938034 🏋️‍♀️ What exactly is menopause, and how does it influence the adaptations to resistance training? Dr. Luke Pelton analyses what happens with hormones around menopause and how to address it in day-to-day resistance training. Dr. Luke Pelton is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and the Human Performance Lab Coordinator at Springfield College in Springfield, MA, where his teaching and research focus on the intersection of neuromuscular physiology, reproductive endocrinology, and resistance training methods, bridging the gap between clinical and performance applications. Outside of Springfield College, he serves as the head of coaching education at Strong for Life Co., an online strength training platform. Enjoy! ❤️ Join Evidence Strong Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evidencestrong ▶️ Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9L-_m0WGD_7xV0sf87Zy7oMVDdtqR3bG 🖼️ Weightlifting research infographics: https://evidencestrong.com ✉️ Follow Luke Pelton: 🔹 https://www.instagram.com/dr_lukey_lifts/ 🔹 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luke-Pelton 🔹…

People in this episode

Host: Evidence Strong

Guest: Luke Pelton

Topics covered

• menopause
• strength training
• hormones
• resistance training
• exercise science

Keywords

• menopause
• strength training
• resistance training
• exercise science
• hormonal changes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Springfield College, Strong for Life Co.

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