1 hr 18 min
#54 - Female Sex Hormones, Muscle Proteins, and Human Performance w/ Dr. Irene Tobias Inside The Mind with Misbah Haque
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- Mental Health
Dr. Irene Tobias joins us this week to drop more science! She is a PhD Biochemist and an MIT alumna who is a part of Dr. Andy Galpin’s team. In this episode, we dig into her specialty of research, which includes the study of a molecule called AMPK.
We also have some dialogue around female sex hormones and how it relates to performance and training. She shares a personal story about preserving fertility for those who are trying to pursue a career while balancing the idea of having kids. Her passion for science shines through in this conversation, which made this such an enjoyable conversation.
Show Notes:
(8:25): Studying high performers(12:25): Challenges with funding for research(16:54): Technology to measure protein in single muscle fibers(24:41): Women in studies(31:51): “Window of Gains”(36:18): Female sex hormones and how it relates to training and performance(41:27): Preserving your fertility
Resources we may have talked about:
AMPK: The Master Metabolic Regulator That’s Activated By ExerciseThe Body Of Knowledge http://www.andygalpin.com
How to Connect with Irene Tobias:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrIreneTobias
CrossFit: https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/89213
Connect with me:
Pod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.com
Personal Website/Blog: https://mizhq.com
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misbah.hawk/
Pod Mahal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podmahal/
Pod Mahal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDfB6AgbqvLCx_dChD6DeQ/
Trainer’s Lab Website: https://trainerslab.io
Tools I like:
101 Consultation Questions for Coaches: https://trainerslabpod.com/101-consultation-questions-for-coaches/
Podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1877735
Podcast editing software: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=WaLovg
Remote recording software: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=misbah
Email marketing software: https://convertkit.com/?lmref=EunAZw
Best podcast equipment for beginners under $200: https://mizhq.com/podcast-equipment-for-beginners/
5 Best headphones for podcasting (under $100): https://mizhq.com/best-headphones-for-podcasting/
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself. And all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.
Dr. Irene Tobias joins us this week to drop more science! She is a PhD Biochemist and an MIT alumna who is a part of Dr. Andy Galpin’s team. In this episode, we dig into her specialty of research, which includes the study of a molecule called AMPK.
We also have some dialogue around female sex hormones and how it relates to performance and training. She shares a personal story about preserving fertility for those who are trying to pursue a career while balancing the idea of having kids. Her passion for science shines through in this conversation, which made this such an enjoyable conversation.
Show Notes:
(8:25): Studying high performers(12:25): Challenges with funding for research(16:54): Technology to measure protein in single muscle fibers(24:41): Women in studies(31:51): “Window of Gains”(36:18): Female sex hormones and how it relates to training and performance(41:27): Preserving your fertility
Resources we may have talked about:
AMPK: The Master Metabolic Regulator That’s Activated By ExerciseThe Body Of Knowledge http://www.andygalpin.com
How to Connect with Irene Tobias:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrIreneTobias
CrossFit: https://games.crossfit.com/athlete/89213
Connect with me:
Pod Mahal Website: https://podmahal.com
Personal Website/Blog: https://mizhq.com
Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misbah.hawk/
Pod Mahal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podmahal/
Pod Mahal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPDfB6AgbqvLCx_dChD6DeQ/
Trainer’s Lab Website: https://trainerslab.io
Tools I like:
101 Consultation Questions for Coaches: https://trainerslabpod.com/101-consultation-questions-for-coaches/
Podcast hosting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1877735
Podcast editing software: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=WaLovg
Remote recording software: https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=misbah
Email marketing software: https://convertkit.com/?lmref=EunAZw
Best podcast equipment for beginners under $200: https://mizhq.com/podcast-equipment-for-beginners/
5 Best headphones for podcasting (under $100): https://mizhq.com/best-headphones-for-podcasting/
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself. And all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.
1 hr 18 min