Sahana Gopal is a product manager and scientific research leader with a passion for women's health and performance optimisation.In this episode, Sahana joins Leo to discuss the differences between optimising health for men and women and why it matters, how the field of female health study has changed across the last decade, and what women can do to better understand their health needs.KEY TAKEAWAYSWomen's health optimisation includes a staggering number of variables, including menstrual phases, and this complexity has scared many professionals away from the studies, but in the last decade the field is evolving, and more care is being taken.Personalised health care is moving very quickly in terms of innovation, and with it has come a far more specialised and bespoke form of wellbeing - one that allows us to better understand our bodies and optimise ourselves.You have to fully understand your menstrual cycle and be aware of how the body changes as these phases play out.Women in general should always work to strengthen tissues and ligaments so as to better prevent the threat of injuries and the subsequent need to heal.BEST MOMENTS'Understanding more about your body is what will get you places''There are a lot of different points to take into account when it comes to female health''There are so many things that females can learn about their own body, and apply them to their own training and goals''Knowing your cycle and variation is key'VALUABLE RESOURCESEmail Leo at [email protected] SAHANA GOPALhttps://www.instagram.com/sahanahops/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahanagopal/Strength & Conditioning Coach | British Diving - Currently building barbells @unrack.fitI am a product manager and scientific research leader with a passion for women's health and performance optimization.With four years of experience at Wild AI, a femtech startup, I led the development of a platform that empowers active women to train, fuel, and recover based on their unique physiology.As part of the founding team, I helped incorporate cutting-edge science and knowledge base into the product, bringing it to life.Currently, I also work part-time as a Strength and Conditioning coach, primarily with British Diving, including the Olympic team, in the London area. In addition, I have a strong background in biomedical research, having completed my PhD in stem cell interactions with biomaterials.I am currently exploring new opportunities in the dynamic and rapidly growing femtech and healthtech space, with a keen interest in leveraging my expertise in product development, scientific research, and performance optimization to make a meaningful impact on women's health and well-being.Imperial College LondonImperial College LondonDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Bioengineering and Biomedical EngineeringDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering2014 - 20182014 - 2018Imperial College London logoImperial College LondonImperial College LondonMaster of Research, Biological and Biomedical SciencesMaster of Research, Biological and Biomedical Sciences2013 - 20142013 - 2014Grade: DistinctionGrade: DistinctionActivities and societies: BadmintonActivities and societies: BadmintonMRes in Biomedical Research MRes in Biomedical ResearchUCL logoUCLUCLMaster of Science (MSc), Regenerative Medicine and NanotechnologyMaster of Science (MSc), Regenerative Medicine and Nanotechnology2012 - 20132012 - 2013Grade: DistinctionGrade: DistinctionActivities and societies: BadmintonABOUT THE HOSTLeo is a fitness professional and nutritionist who’s ended up specializing in female health by chance after seeing female clients struggle to get the same results he quickly realized you can’t train and diet women like they are just smaller men! He continues to be passionate about understanding gender differences that affect health, well being and issues in the work placeYou can find Leo on:https://leo0d9cfd.clickfunnels.com/order-page1618745054296 https://tysontransformations.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/leotysonn2/This show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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