Are Supplements Worth It? Gut Health for Runners? The Pros and Cons to Fasting? | All About Women's Nutrition and Training (RE-AIR)

Are Supplements Worth It? Gut Health for Runners? The Pros and Cons to Fasting? | All About Women's Nutrition and Training (RE-AIR)

Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very special guests, Selene Yeager and Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD. They discuss a broad range of topics surrounding women's health & training–nutrition, hydration, the menstrual cycle, strength training, and more.

Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. The mission of her private practice for the past 24 years is to educate, motivate and inspire athletes to use food as a tool to become the fastest, strongest and best athlete they can be. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: ⁠https://www.jenngilesrd.com⁠

Selene Yeager is a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She's also a top-selling professional health and fitness writer and has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Check out Selene's website at ⁠www.seleneyeager.com⁠

Chapters

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 3:14 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes
  • 6:58 - Specific risks for women while training fasted
  • 12:20 - Recommendations for protein supplements
  • 16:58 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health
  • 22:56 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training
  • 28:22 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise
  • 37:56 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health
  • 41:05 - Preworkout hydration drinks
  • 43:18 - Strength training for women
  • 46:51 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training
  • 48:44 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more
  • 1:03:08 - Improving sleep quality
  • 1:09:50 - Wrap-up

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