Decoding Exercise Physiology with Robert Brace
What if we reframed the way we approach exercise? On today’s show, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor is joined by Robert Brace – founder of Brace Life Studios. He’s also Elizabeth’s trainer. They discuss how he tailors his workouts to women in midlife, the benefits of exercising in a group and how movement and exercise connect to our mental and spiritual well-being. Robert also gives advice about how to approach training at different hormonal cycle phases, and ways to get started, even when it feels tough.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
Martial arts increase oxytocin production
Menstrual cycle tracker apps – Natural Cycles, Flo and Apple Health
Exercise platforms/apps – Nike Training, TheBraceLife.com
Note: In this show, we use “women” as shorthand for people with XX chromosomes. We understand sex and gender are more complex, and acknowledge the experiences we describe reach beyond that word.
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Meet the Host
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor
Chair of Women’s Health & Gynecology at the Atria Health and Research Institute.
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, host of Decoding Women’s Health, is a gynecologic oncologist, an advanced pelvic surgeon, and an expert in midlife women’s health. To investigate all manner of women’s health issues, she blends her background in complex surgical and medical issues with a holistic approach that incorporates leading-edge science and integrative medicine.