I add HIIT workouts into my week and other post menopausal women should, too, ⁣ HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and SIT (sprint interval training) workouts are beneficial for postmenopausal women because they help improve cardiovascular fitness, increase muscle mass, and boost metabolism.⁣ ⁣ During menopause, women experience a decline in estrogen levels, which can lead to a variety of physical changes in the body. HIIT & SIT workouts serve as an alternative gateway for the body to replace the roles of what estrogen once did.⁣ HIIT: High Intensity Interval Training 80-85% effort where there's a little bit of gas left in the tank. Work periods are more than 30 seconds. Rest periods not quite enough for full recovery between intervals. SIT: Sprint Interval Training 100% effort where legs burn, heart barely keeping up for a work period that is less than 30 seconds. Long rests (like 3 minutes) between work intervals so that performance is always 100%. It’s hard to have your heart working as hard as it can which is why these sprints are short. For more on the science and research, read Dr Stacy Sims book, Next Level. Dr Sims is physiologist and nutrition scientist who focuses solely on women's health and exercise. This is the second to last episode of the season 2023. The new season of podcasts start in late January 2024. Where to find me or work with me: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@IronStrongFit ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠IronStrongFitness.net⁠⁠ My small group strength training schedule in Jersey City: https://straightupstrong.as.me/tinas-jersey-city-group Each week's episode drops Tuesday

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