ROAR (Revised Edition) - Stacy T. Sims PhD

You wouldn't believe how much of the science behind exercise training and nutrition advice is based only on studies with male participants. Turns out, female physiology responds differently; what works in males doesn't necessarily translate to females. If you are interested in getting the best out of your body, then this book is a must read. In ROAR Stacy Sims pulls together everything she knows (and that's a lot, they don't give just anyone a PhD!) into an easily understood and actionable bible for any active woman.

From the back cover:

Women are not small men. Stop eating and training like one.

In ROAR, exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy T. Sims, PhD, teaches you everything you need to know to adapt your nutrition, hydration, and training to work with your unique female physiology, rather than against it.

By understanding your physiology, you’ll know how best to adapt your lifestyle and build routines to maximize your performance, on and off the sports field. You’ll discover expert guidance on building a rock-solid foundation for fitness and everyday life with tips for determining your high-performance body composition, gaining lean muscle, and nailing your nutrition. Because a women’s physiology changes over time, you’ll also find full chapters devoted to pregnancy and menopause.

This revised edition includes a wealth of new research developments, expanded recommendations based on those findings, and updates to reflect the changing landscape of women’s sports.