The Modern Ancestral Mamas Podcast

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How To Actually Strength Train Without A Gym Or A Babysitter w/ Strength Trainer Kelsey Moore

How To Actually Strength Train Without A Gym Or A Babysitter w/ Strength Trainer Kelsey Moore5 Aug1 h 43 min

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Is eating before working out actually necessary? Learn how food manages exercise stress and balances your hormones.

Many people view physical training as the primary stressor on the body, but the reality is that your nutrition dictates the response. Eating before working out acts as the critical first step in a cascade that helps your body handle physical exertion. By focusing on proper pre-workout nutrition, you provide the fuel necessary to manage the physiological impact of training.

When you give your body food, it signals that resources are available, which is key for cortisol management. This approach allows you to keep progesterone levels stable rather than spiking stress hormones unnecessarily. If you are struggling with balancing hormones while maintaining a fitness routine, understanding this relationship is essential to long-term health.

πŸ“š Resources & Links Mentioned:

πŸ“ Kelsey Moore on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crunchystrengthcoach/

πŸ“ Kelsey's website and training programs – https://www.kelseemoore.com/

πŸ“ Episode 96 with Kelsey, Nourishing Young Athletes – https://youtu.be/WBLjPPUjSC4

πŸ“ Training for Two by Gina Conley – https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760387540?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

πŸ“ MamasteFit on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mamastefit/

πŸ“ Dr. Stacy Sims, women's exercise physiology – https://www.drstacysims.com/

πŸ“ Creatine Supplementation in Women's Health: A Lifespan Perspective, Abbie Smith-Ryan et al. – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7998865/