The reviewer found Dr. Stacy Sims' book 'Roar' to be highly informative, particularly about the differences in how men and women respond to fasting, post-workout nutrition, and hormonal impacts on muscle building. They appreciated the practical advice on training around the menstrual cycle and the importance of leucine and carbohydrates in women's diets.
The reviewer was excited to read 'Roar' by Dr. Stacy Sims, having followed her work and research on women's health, nutrition, and fitness. They found the book to be a valuable resource, highlighting key differences between men and women in areas such as fasting, post-workout nutrition, and the impact of hormones on muscle building. The reviewer particularly appreciated the practical advice on training around the menstrual cycle and the importance of leucine and carbohydrates in women's diets. They also noted that while some strategies might only slightly improve performance, the insights provided are crucial for optimizing women's health and fitness. Overall, they highly recommend the book for its informative and actionable content.
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It’s so interesting that the research that’s been done isn’t wrong — it’s just been assumed that what we’ve found out about men can be directly applied to women.
I really enjoyed the information in this book and would highly recommend giving it a read!
Since I workout early in the morning I’m first going to try having BCAA’s before and after my workout (mostly for the leucine) and see if I notice any recovery effects from that!