In this important episode, Rachel and Ashleigh walk listeners through how they can have the "menopause" conversation with their doctor: the information you should have and bring to them, including about symptoms and family history (and how to track said symptoms); and why it's important to have more specific goals to discuss than simply "I want to feel better." The ladies also talk about how to find a provider who specializes in, or at least is knowledgeable about, menopause.

This is a very helpful one for any women who is currently experiencing symptoms and wondering about next steps - please share it with anyone you know who could benefit!

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In this episode, Rachel talks about a camping adventure; the two ladies discuss whether or not there are "ideal rep ranges" for building strength and muscle; they dive into one listener's question about how to train for a marathon without impacting fertility; and, because you can never understand your body TOO well, they talk again about training around your period: should you train differently at different times of the month, and if so--how and why?

Our show sponsor is BiOptimizers! Ashleigh's favorite product is Magnesium Breakthrough - it has all seven magnesium forms in one convenient bottle. With this product you'll spend less money, and still get the top 7 forms of magnesium for better sleep, manage stress, balance hormones, improve mood, and feel refreshed. For an exclusive offer, go to bioptimizers.com/science and use the code Science during checkout to save 10% - and if you subscribe, you'll get amazing discounts, free gifts, and make sure your monthly supply is guaranteed.

Don't forget, we offer program discounts to first responders, military, and medical personnel. Send us an email for the code.

Sign up for our new Strong & Sculpted Shoulders workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/shoulders

Or check out the Grow Your Glutes Workshop: https://www.rgfit.com/glutes

Learn about our flagship strength training program, Muscle Science for Women: http://www.musclescienceforwomen.com

If you have any questions for the pod, comments or funny stories, send them to musclescience4women@gmail.com.

In the final episode of 2024, Rachel and Ashleigh answer a question about weight loss from a male listener, highlighting some of the differences and similarities men and women face in their struggles to change body composition.

The women discuss the accuracy of various body-fat measurement tools, and they also dive into a slightly different take on the age-old question, "how can I train for endurance but also build muscle," from a serious endurance hiker. Lastly, Ashleigh has a pro-tip for how to make your homemade, high-protein ice cream EXTRA tasty.

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