About this episode

This episode discusses the critical role of muscle in women's hormone health and offers insights into strength training for better health outcomes.

For years, women have been told to focus on the number on the scale. We count calories, spend hours doing cardio, and chase smaller bodies, believing weight is the biggest marker of health. But one of the most powerful things a woman can do for her hormones has very little to do with losing weight. It has everything to do with building muscle. Muscle is far more than strength or appearance. It helps regulate blood sugar, supports insulin sensitivity, lowers inflammation, protects ovarian function, and influences everything from PMS and fertility to perimenopause and healthy aging. In this solo episode of The Ovary Club, I explain why muscle may be the missing piece behind stubborn weight, cravings, fatigue, mood swings, hormone symptoms, and metabolic dysfunction. I also share the simple strength training approach every woman can start, no matter how busy life feels. If you've ever wondered why eating well and doing more cardio still hasn't given you the results you expected, this episode may completely change the way you think about women's health. Get my free Strength Training Starter Kit here: https://alisavitti.kit.com/01c76bd1a9 What's Discussed: (03:10) Why muscle is one of…

People in this episode

Host: Alisa Vitti

Topics covered

• muscle health
• hormone regulation
• women's health
• strength training
• metabolic dysfunction

Keywords

• muscle
• hormones
• insulin sensitivity
• ovarian function
• perimenopause
• strength training
• weight loss
• PMS
• fatigue

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