Dr. Tony Boutagy, PhD in Exercise and Sports Science, joins me for a myth-busting conversation about the surge of influencer claims surrounding peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women’s strength training.Tony brings clarity, scientific context, and decades of applied expertise to help cut through misinformation and fear-driven content targeted at women in midlife.He breaks down:• Debunking the claim that Zone 2 cardio isn’t as effective for women as it is for men• Debunking the claim that women shouldn’t ever train fasted• Debunking the claim that women have a short “anabolic window” for post-workout nutrition• Debunking the claim that women should only strength train in sets of 3–5 reps• How influencers misuse rodent data to make unsupported claims about women’s training• Why the claim that there’s “no research on women” is false• How entire brands get built around misleading or exaggerated ideas• How self-selection bias influences women’s training preferences• Whether training should change for women seeking improved bone health• And much moreCHAPTERS01:02 Debunking Myths: Zone Two Cardio for Women06:18 Sponsorship Message: Macros First07:30 Fasted Training: Myths and Realities18:56 Debunking Myths: Anabolic Window for Women26:37 Training Recommendations: Heavy Lifting for Women30:01 Effective Rep Ranges for Different Exercises30:50 Practical Implications of Coaching31:24 Science vs. Online Advice33:31 Evaluating Credibility in Health Advice34:42 The Role of Conferences in Scientific Claims36:46 Challenges in Public Perception of Science46:44 Misconceptions in Female Training50:58 Training for Bone Health in Aging56:04 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I&#39;ll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking)https://www.macrosfirst.com/KNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email trials@trainheroic.com) and let them know I sent you

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