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…
Month: November 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…