2025 IDEA Fitness Journal Issue 4, Quiz 2: The New Science of Women's Physiology

Women’s physiology research is entering a transformative era, shifting from decades of male-dominated data toward a deeper, more nuanced understanding of female-specific adaptation, recovery and performance across the lifespan. This course synthesizes the latest evidence on menstrual cycle physiology, perimenopause, menopause, neuromuscular aging and hormone-related shifts in readiness, helping fitness professionals move beyond outdated assumptions and overly prescriptive models. Rather than promoting rigid hormone-timed protocols, the course emphasizes individualized, responsive, and empowerment-based coaching strategies that honor physiological variability while supporting strength, resilience and performance at every life stage. Participants will gain a scientifically grounded, scope-appropriate framework for designing adaptable training experiences that align with current research and the evolving needs of women throughout their lives.