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What happens to muscle during menopause?
Millions of women will tell you they feel like their muscle disappeared overnight once they hit the menopause transition. It may not technically happen in a 24 hour period, but muscle tissue really does slip away quickly over the perimenopause period. That’s a problem because muscle is our metabolic engine and helps us live, play, and perform our best. This week, we sat down with exercise scientist Sam Moore, who was so moved by her athletic mother’s experience during perimenopause, she devoted herself to learning as much as she could to help others. She presented her research on body composition, activity, and nutrition in menopause at this year’s Female Athlete Conference. We talk all about her research there and much more.
Nutrition revolution podcast
Ep #63 with sam moore: menstrual phase training and creatine supplementation
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In today's episode, we speak with Sam Moore about menstrual cycle phase based training, how the menstrual cycle affects creatine supplementation, how creatine benefits fluid distribution, and why menstruators should supplement with creatine.
Research 2 reps roundtable
Ep #189: Sam moore - r2rr (1.25.2023)
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If you work with female athletes in any aspect, or have a female athlete child or relative, you need to listen to this episode of Research 2 Reps Roundtable. Soon-to-be-Doctor Samantha Moore was not only the NCAAs first female Director of Sport Science, but she's a budding researcher in female athlete physiology and performance. In addition to the research she's doing, because of her background, she has the actual ability to translate the information in a way that's impactful and that coaches and athletes can actually use!
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Ep. 108 Sam Moore: Women’s Specific Training Design
“Shall I say this 10,000x? Everyone listen to this one.”
Sam Moore, an applied sport scientist and PhD student at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the Human Movement Science Curriculum, discusses equity for female athletes through a strength & conditioning lens. We cover many topics from female physiology focused S&C program design to the intersection of Title IX and menopause research.
The ambitious coaching podcast (3 part series)
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Ep. 02 Performance and the Menstrual Cycle with Sam Moore
In this episode we talk with NC State Strength and Conditioning coach Sam Moore about the impact of the menstrual cycle on performance. We get into the science behind what days of the month are best for peak performance, and what role birth control plays in regulating our moods and physical output. These are conversations nobody ever had with us as elite athletes, and we’re so glad we have Sam to help us examine why a woman’s period has been stigmatized by society.
Sam Moore, a NCSU Applied Sports Scientist and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, joins BENCHED host Jules Micchia to chat about all things related to periods and their impact on performance. First, Sam takes us through her trials and setbacks faced when moving forward with her research (04:31), while explaining the science behind how menstruation impacts training (09:32). Later, can you prevent ACL tears by taking a closer look at your cycle? (17:06) The final myth busting segment will leave you baffled (28:03).
Get ready for some elite, cutting edge Athlete Hacking! Mark and Chris talk with Sam Moore, Applied Sport Scientist/Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at NC State. Sam is currently implementing training programs for women's soccer and volleyball while applying menstrual cycle based periodization and athlete management strategies for female athletes. Her research has lead her to apply intense strength training, nutrition, and rest at certain times in the cycle that optimize performance dictated by hormone fluctuations of the female athlete.
KC’s Conversations with Kaitlyn Cunningham
“Topics of discussion on episode 17 of KC's Conversations: Don't miss an opportunity because you don't work hard! The power of connection and the environment you create. Her pioneer-ship in the S&C field and to no surprise it is how she adds tremendous value to their program.”
“On this episode of the podcast I talk with Sam Moore. We dive into none other then...periods, yes you read that right. We talk about her PhD research on female athletes and their periods, and how we can better serve them. We dive into some specifics such as volume and intensity recommendations during different phases, to improve overall adaptation, as well as nutritional factors to consider. We also discuss general variables of importance in data management across all athletes, and how sports science can better serve the populations they work with.”
Samantha Moore played collegiate volleyball for the University of Portland, then she transferred and played for Western Oregon University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Human Biology. She then got her Masters Degree in Exercise Science and now is working on a PHD in Health and Human Performance. She was a sports scientist or the University of Utah, where she was also an Intern for the Sport Science Department. Most recently, Sam is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and an Applied Sports Scientist at North Carolina State.
Sam Moore is a sports scientist at University of Utah, working primarily with the Utes volleyball program. She played volleyball at University of Portland for 2 seasons before transferring to Western Oregon University where along with volleyball she competed for the track team. Her first career goal in the sports performance realm was actually to be an athletic trainer, and her path to sports science may be a bit different than most.Episode - Sam Moore: The Art of Sports Science.