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Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Ep. 386 Muscle Strength in Menopause: Key Tests & Lifestyle Measures with Dr. Vonda Wright

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.81K Ratings

🗓️ 10 August 2024

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

I am thrilled today to have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Vonda Wright, a practicing double-boarded orthopedic sports surgeon who has positioned herself at the intersection of longevity, women's health, and performance. Dr. Wright is a great advocate for women's health, well-known and highly regarded for her frequent media appearances and thought leadership. In our discussion, we cover the importance of menopausal literacy and the impact of musculoskeletal syndrome in menopause, focusing on the critical decade, bone health, risk factors, and how to assess muscle strength. Dr. Wright shares her formula for strength training, and we explore the benefits of Zone 2 sprint training, examining the importance of V02-Max testing, particularly for frail individuals. We also address common musculoskeletal issues and essential lifestyle practices for maintaining orthopedic health. This insightful conversation with Dr. Vonda Wright is one of my top picks on the podcast. I know you will love it! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: What menopausal literacy means The symptoms of musculoskeletal syndrome during menopause The roles estrogen and testosterone play in the musculoskeletal system Why it is essential to focus on your health and notice any hormonal changes in the critical decade between the ages of 35 and 45 How the loss of loss of muscle mass and strength can lead to frailty and a risk of falling in middle-aged patients Why women must base their decisions regarding estrogen on facts The benefits of making smart nutrition, exercise, and sleep your priorities The exercise Dr. Wright recommends for improving cardiovascular fitness How weightlifting and trampoline rebounding in midlife supports bone health How to use how to use V02 Max data to track your fitness level Some essential nutritional factors for supporting midlife health Bio: Dr. Wright is a practicing double-boarded Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon, Author, Speaker, Researcher, and Innovator whose work stands at the intersection of Longevity / Women’s Health / Performance. Widely recognized for her thought leadership, Dr Wright is a frequent media and conference expert. Her innovative science-based approach is changing the lives of millions in mid-life. Dr Wright practices in Lake Nona, Florida, and is the founder and CEO of Precision Longevity. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Vonda Wright On her website On Facebook Instagram X.com LinkedIn Leave a message on VIP Phone Number (407)-232-2334

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0:00.0

Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast. I'm your host, Nurse Practitioner Cynthia Thurlow.

0:07.0

This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.

0:14.0

My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the

0:19.2

health and wellness industry each week and impact over a million lives.

0:23.4

Today I had the honor of connecting with Dr. Vonda Wright.

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She's a practicing double-boarded

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orthopedic sports surgeon author, speaker, researcher, and innovator who works

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stands in the intersection of longevity, women's health, and performance.

0:44.0

She's widely recognized for her thought leadership and is a frequent media and conference expert.

0:48.8

This is undoubtedly one of my favorite recent conversations on the podcast and is a must listen for all everyday wellness

0:56.8

listeners. Today we spoke about the role of menopausal literacy, the impact of

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muscular skeletal syndrome of menopause, the impact of the critical decade,

1:07.7

bone health and risk factors, how we assess muscle strength, her formula for strength training, the role of zone 2,

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sprint training, and more. Why we should test her V.O2 max, especially for the Frailty line,

1:22.8

common musculoscale issues she sees in clinical practice,

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and key lifestyle measures for everyone

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to focus in on to help support overall orthopedic health. I know you will love this

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conversation as much as I did recording it. Dr. Wright is an incredible women's

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health advocate.

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Well Dr. Wright, such a pleasure to connect with you. I'm a huge admirer of your work.

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Welcome to everyday wellness. Thank you so much for having me. I appreciate it, Cynthia.

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Absolutely. I would love to really start our conversation today around

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