Myth: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is good for you. Busted! Well, sort of. While HIIT, which has been very popular for several years now, has some great benefits, there are some situations where it’s not a good idea. HIIT…
Year: 2019
Becoming an Endurance Runner After 50—Is It Too Late?
Based on the women in my running group, 50 is definitely not too late to start running and competing in races. Several of my amazing running friends started running after 50. They have run marathons and ultra-marathons, on the road and on trails. I…
Mythbuster Monday: Women Should Lift Light Weights
Myth: Women should lift lighter weights with higher repetitions (reps). Busted! This myth is primarily based on the belief that women will develop big, bulky muscles by lifting heavy weights. The fact is, most females have much lower levels of testosterone…
My Running Journey, Part 2: From Runner to Racer
For Part 1, click here. When I first signed up to run a half marathon, my goal was to run the whole distance and finish in less than 4 hours (the race limit.) I was running now, but very slowly. My average…
Mythbuster Monday: Heavy Weight Lifting Causes Manly Muscles
Myth: heavy weight lifting will give women big, bulky muscles. Busted! The primary reason that most women are not as muscular as most men is because women don’t have enough testosterone to build bulky muscles. It’s that simple. Too many…
Stretching: The Truth
Stretching is a topic that has been debated for decades. Should stretching be done before or after exercise? Does stretching improve athletic performance? How long should a stretch be held? What are the benefits of stretching? The traditional theory is that pre-exercise stretching improves…
Protein Power: 5 Easy Ways to Use Ground Turkey
Too many women are not getting enough protein in their diets. Are you one of them? Without adequate protein intake, you are at risk for sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass). See “Honey, I Shrunk My Muscles” to learn about how to avoid…
A Trainer’s Pet Peeves: Spotted in Your Local Gym
Disclaimer of sorts: Since this is my blog, I am going to share some of my pet peeves regarding gym etiquette. These are my opinions and yours may differ. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but I’ve been working out…
6 Great Things About Walking
Fish swim, birds fly and people walk (or run). Humans were made to walk and run, but running is not always an option. Some people have health issues that make running unadvisable, and many people have to start out walking before they…
Sleep Hygiene 101: Better Sleep for Better Health
In a previous blog (Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?), I presented some research findings that indicate that we do indeed need a bit more sleep. In this blog, I am sharing information from the Centers for Disease Control…