About this episode

Dr. Stacy Sims discusses effective training methods for women, the differences between high-intensity and sprint training, and the limitations of wearable heart rate monitors.

Most of us have heard that we need to exercise more, but today, exercise physiologist Dr Stacy Sims digs into what kind of training actually moves the needle for women — and why longer, slower workouts may be leaving results on the table. We get into the real difference between high-intensity interval training and sprint interval training, why the Norwegian 4x4 is one of the most efficient tools for building VO2 max, how to structure a full week of training across just three days, and why your wearable's heart rate zones are probably misleading you more than helping you. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why high-intensity and sprint interval training are not the same thing — and why the distinction matters What the Norwegian 4x4 actually is and why it's so effective for VO2 max How to combine strength, sprint, and cardio work into just three sessions a week Why resistance training and high-intensity work should be prioritised over Zone 2 if you're short on time The truth about BDNF, brain health, and why you need both a seed and the miracle grow Why wrist-worn heart rate monitors consistently fail during high-intensity efforts What Zone 2 actually is — and why most people are training too hard…

People in this episode

Host: Angela Foster

Guest: Dr. Stacy Sims

Topics covered

• exercise physiology
• high-intensity training
• sprint training
• VO2 max
• wearable technology
• women's fitness

Keywords

• exercise
• training
• VO2 max
• high-intensity interval training
• sprint interval training
• wearables
• Zone 2
• BDNF
• fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Norwegian 4x4, BDNF

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