Afternoon Snack16 Huhti 2025

The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts

In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss cortisol, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and its impact on women going through menopause. They explore common myths surrounding cortisol, including whether high-intensity exercise is beneficial or detrimental for menopausal women. They also discuss common fat distribution changes during menopause, metabolic flexibility, the differences in exercise adaptations between men and women, and whether cold plunges are as effective as some say. — Live from the Semi-Finished Podcast Studio! — No-Bra Workouts — Cortisol and Menopause — Debunking the Cortisol and Belly Fat Myth — High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Menopause — The Benefits of Exercise for Postmenopausal Women — Understanding Cortisol and Exercise — Strength Training and Misconceptions — The Truth About Cold Plunges Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager · Women & Cold Plunging - What No One Talks About | Mel Robbins · High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Women · Effect of Diet With or Without Exercise on Abdominal Fat in Postmenopausal Women · The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women · Estrogen reduces 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in liver and visceral, but not subcutaneous, adipose tissue in rats · Self-Selected Resistance Exercise Load: Implications for Research and Prescription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rebecca Rusch - Motivation, Movement, and the Summer Streak

This is our very first collaborative episode between Afternoon Snack and What's the Rusch, bringing Rebecca Rusch onto the show to launch our Summer Streak Challenge together. Rebecca is one of the mo...

29 Heinä 1h 10min

All About 5/3/1 Strength Training and Why It's Probably Right for You

In this episode, we dive into the 5/3/1 Strength Training Program that has been the backbone of the Tactic Fitness program for almost 12 weeks. It was designed by Jim Wendler, a world class power lift...

16 Heinä 1h 12min

To Grit or to Quit? - On the Courage and Commitment of Letting Go

To Grit or To Quit? That is the question. Quitting is an essential skill. It takes courage and honesty in reflection to be able to see a long view of where you're going and step off of certain paths, ...

9 Heinä 50min

Dusty Bandita, Adventures in Idaho, and the Power of Yes!

The summer of bike adventures continues! In this episode, we talk about the Dusty Bandita, bike packing in Idaho with Rebecca Rusch, our all-new Summer Streak challenge, and the power of saying yes (a...

25 Kesä 1h 2min

The Unbound 200 Race Recap: Lessons in Persistence

What a year it was for the most famous gravel race in the world, Unbound. Set in Emporia, Kansas in June, it's not a question of if you will ride in bad weather, it's a question of when. And after two...

18 Kesä 1h 29min

Race Recap: Calgary Marathon Edition

Alex ran the Calgary marathon for the third time on May 24th which marks her 10th marathon. In this episode, she speaks about her experience leading into the race, how different her race strategy was ...

4 Kesä 51min

Hannah Simms on The Fernie Gravel Grind, Women in Racing, and Where Gravel is Going

Hannah Simms is on the show today! Hannah races gravel and MTB for Kona Bikes and The Easton Overland Team. And as impressive as she is on the bike, she is equally impressive in her work on the events...

27 Touko 43min

Gone Phishing - Taper Tantrums and Sleazy Scammers

With the Calgary marathon and Unbound 200 coming up, we (Alex and Meredith) are both in full on taper mode. Tapering is one of the most effective ways to get the most out of your training leading into...

20 Touko 57min