Iron Women

Dr. Marián García, better known as Boticaria García, along with Dr. Javier Butragueño, an expert in exercise and metabolic health, have published *Iron Women*. The book uses a direct and accessible style to help you understand your body, make informed decisions, and discover your full potential.

“The key to this guide is that for each letter—stress, hot flashes—we offer solutions. The most effective habits are primarily diet and exercise,” explains Dr. Butragueño.

It incorporates a crucial perspective: the role of muscle and movement as essential tools for regaining energy, activating metabolism, and improving well-being during this stage of life.

Because many of the sensations women experience have a biological explanation, as the book itself reflects with relatable phrases like: “Breathing makes me gain weight! But I exercise and eat like a bird!”

The body changes. And that's okay. But being informed is empowering. Iron Women debunks myths, explains what happens at each stage, and offers real solutions to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. A rigorous, approachable, and humorous book that will become the best ally for all women who want to experience this stage of life with strength and well-being. As its authors explain, "True motivation comes from information."

Hormones in flux, metabolism in transition, energy levels being redefined, muscle is power... Your body isn't failing you; you just need a master plan.

The book includes suggestions for exercising at home, such as the invisible chair exercise or heel raises. It emphasizes the importance of climbing stairs slowly and gradually. It also includes breathing techniques.

Marian García (@boticariagarcia) holds a doctorate in Pharmacy and degrees in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and in Optics and Optometry.

She works professionally in science communication and collaborates with media outlets such as Antena 3, La Sexta, La 2, RNE, and El Español, making her one of the best-known pharmacists in the country. She has been included in the Forbes Top 100 Creatives and Top 100 Women Leaders of Spain lists for her ability to explain complex topics related to health, nutrition, and healthy habits in a rigorous yet engaging way. With over a million followers on her social media platforms, she brings health science to the general public daily with reliable information and her characteristic sense of humor.

She is the author of, among other titles, *Tu cerebro tiene hambre* (Planeta, 2024) and *Mujeres de hierro*, her ninth book.

Together with Dr. Javier Butragueño, she is the co-founder of Cuerpos Serranos, a platform for learning how to train strength at home and improve health through scientifically designed online home exercise programs.

Javier Butragueño (@javierbutra) holds a PhD in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences.

He is a specialist in exercise applied to obesity, metabolism, and women's health.

He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Spanish Society for the Study of Obesity (SEEDO) and coordinated its Physical Exercise Group for three years, promoting the integration of exercise within the medical community as a key tool in obesity treatment.

His research on exercise and metabolic health has been published in high-impact international journals such as Nature Reviews Endocrinology, where his work on the metabolic alliance was featured.

He is the co-founder, along with Boticaria García, of Cuerpos Serranos and the author of the book Train for Life.