# Optimize Exercise with Heavy Lifting and High Intensity Workouts

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Podcast: [The Menopause Disruptor Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-menopause-disruptor-podcast-6578378)
Published: 2026-01-08T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-menopause-disruptor-podcast/id1702348730?ls=1
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In this episode, Mary delves into the nuances of exercise for women during menopause and perimenopause. Mary discusses the physiology of exercise she learned as a student of Dr. Stacy Sims (Menopause 2.0), emphasizing the importance of both heavy lifting and high volume workouts for muscle growth, metabolic health, and overall resilience. This episode covers why and how exercise should be adapted for midlife bodies, examining the benefits and differences between high intensity and...

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