Menopause requires that we change the way we train. Without estrogen, we need external stimuli for growth. We get this from intense workouts like LHS, HIIT, Plyometrics
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HRV for monitoring fitness and lifestyle
We use HRV (Heart Rate Variable) to monitor the effects of stress on our body and to assess our overall recovery and workout readiness.
Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause
The relationship between Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause In menopause, we are more prone to elevated cortisol and need to pay attention to managing the stressors in our life, especially if we exercise. Cortisol elevates your blood sugar, which then increases insulin. High cortisol is a known risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, such as insulin […]
Running your best in 12-Months Challenge
Build strength, endurance and speed, and you will be running your best year ever in 2017! Over the next 12-months, we are going back to the fundamentals to build a sound foundation that will do just that. Running well requires strength and flexibility for both speed and endurance as well as mental focus and awareness. […]