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The Most Effective Weight Training, Cardio & Nutrition for Women | Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple

Huberman Lab

Published
February 16, 2026
Duration
2h 31m
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Last updated
Jun 21, 2026

Discusses health, life.

Summary

Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, is an expert in the science of strength and muscle building and nutrition. She explains the most effective resistance and cardiovascular training programs for women and if and how those programs should differ from those followed by men. She explains program design options, exercise selection, sets, repetition ranges, rest p…

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Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD, is an expert in the science of strength and muscle building and nutrition. She explains the most effective resistance and cardiovascular training programs for women and if and how those programs should differ from those followed by men. She explains program design options, exercise selection, sets, repetition ranges, rest periods, if you need to train to failure and much more. We discuss the relevance of menstrual cycles, (peri)menopause, birth control, body frame

Themes

  • health
  • life