Episode 359: Debunking Women’s Fitness Myths with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple to cut through the noise and tackle some of the most persistent myths in women’s fitness. We break down where misinformation shows up in popular programs, why overly complicated plans often backfire, and what the science actually says about fasted training and low energy availability.  We also get into hot topics like cold water immersion and cortisol, real sex-based differences in training responses, and why women’s fitness research is still so challenging to conduct well. If you’re looking for practical, evidence-based guidance instead of hype, this episode will help you train smarter and with more confidence. Sponsors: LMNT: http://drinklmnt.com/mikenelson (automatically applied at checkout) Beyond Power Voltra 1: https://www.beyond-power.com/michael13 Fitness Insider Newsletter: https://miketnelson.com/ Episode Chapters: 04:30 Interview with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple 05:01 Complications in Women's Fitness 07:39 Effective Training Strategies 18:42 Fasted Training for Women 23:33 Low Energy Availability 28:50 Cold Water Immersion for Women 34:27 The Overemphasis on Recovery 36:45 Sex-Based Differences in Training 37:04 The Fiber Type Debate 43:41 Genetics and Athletic Performance 46:23 Women's Specific Supplements 53:50 Challenges in Women's Fitness Research 01:00:51 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion Episodes You Might Enjoy: Episode 267: Demystifying Women’s Fitness and Nutrition with Alli FahrenbachYouTube: https://youtu.be/w13NXowjSVU?si=QDdKNRGZZq_SgT5h Episode 296: Enhancing Athletic Performance with Dr. Dani LaMartinaYouTube: https://youtu.be/ts_eqvs6OI4?si=TiqFPjcsxI9a3owF Connect with Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple: Website: https://www.drlaurencs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurencs1 Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmiketnelson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn1aTbQqHglfNrENPm0GTpg Email: https://miketnelson.com/contact-us/ Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter