Exercising with a Thyroid Condition: How to Lose Weight & Beat Fatigue with Dr. Emily Kiberd
Chiropractor and movement expert Dr. Emily Kiberd helps women struggling with thyroid issues to lose weight, beat fatigue, and feel strong and confident in their bodies. She's here to explain what you can do to work out smarter, not harder, with a thyroid condition! Listen as Dr. Kiberd shares her own experience with thyroid issues that led her to reprogram her workouts, as well as the most common exercise mistakes that could be holding you back if you have Hashimoto's or another thyroid condition. Dr. Kiberd also explains why it can be harder to maintain muscle mass with low thyroid function, plus she reveals her top recommendations on how to incorporate strength training into your routine so you can build lean muscle. Find out exactly how to exercise with a thyroid condition so you can lose weight and get your energy back!
Freebies From Today’s Episode
Get Dr. Kiberd’s free Thyroid Strong guide by going to jjvirgin.com/thyroidstrong.
Main Points From Today’s Episode
- After struggling with debilitating symptoms for months, Dr. Kiberd discovered she had a thyroid issue. She began experiencing extreme fatigue after exercising, which led her to reprogram her workouts for herself and for her patients with Hashimoto's.
- Research shows that low thyroid function can lead to low muscle mass, so it can be harder for women with Hashimoto's to maintain their muscle mass. That’s one of the reasons that Dr. Kiberd recommends strength training for women with thyroid issues.
- One of the most common exercise mistakes holding women back if they’re struggling with Hashimoto’s is doing too much cardio. Dr. Kiberd shares what women can do to work out smarter, not harder.
Episode Play-By-Play
[1:21] Introduction to today’s episode
[1:56] Dr. Emily Kiberd’s career briefing
[2:44] Listener shout-out
[3:36] Starting your day off with the right breakfast sets the metabolic tone for the day. The perfect and easiest way to do this is with JJ Virgin’s All-In-One Protein Shakes!
[5:30] How Dr. Kiberd became interested in helping patients with thyroid issues
[7:44] After struggling with debilitating symptoms, Dr. Kiberd discovered her thyroid antibodies were off the charts.
[8:58] Dr. Kiberd experienced fatigue after working out and realized she needed to reprogram her workouts.
[10:31] Why typical exercise recommendations for women with Hashimoto’s don’t work
[10:47] Research shows that low thyroid function can lead to low muscle mass, so it's harder for women with Hashimoto's to maintain their muscle mass.
[11:55] The most common exercise mistakes holding women back if they’re struggling with Hashimoto’s
[14:05] What women can do to work out smarter, not harder
[14:35] Issues with hypermobility that Dr. Kiberd has seen in her clinic
[16:00] Dr. Kiberd’s strength training recommendations
[17:00] Busting the myth that strength training will cause women to bulk up
[18:48] How to determine if you’re using the correct form while exercising
[19:26] Principles of exercise that are taught in Dr. Kiberd’s program, Thyroid Strong
[22:35] Dr. Kiberd’s top 3 exercise takeaways
[24:35] Why Dr. Kiberd is a fan of functional movements
[26:04] What’s included in Dr. Kiberd’s free guide: 3 things not to do in your workout if you have Hashimoto’s and what to do instead
[27:14] JJ’s key takeaways from today’s episode
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