Mini Pause #94: HITT vs. SIT: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Sprinting After 40
I read a stat recently that stopped me cold: 95% of people never sprint again after age 30. And yet, sprinting — true high-intensity work — is one of the most powerful ways to preserve lean muscle, boost fat metabolism, and improve mitochondrial health in midlife. For women navigating perimenopause or menopause, sprinting isn’t about […]
Mini Pause #93: If getting up hurt this morning, this is for you.
TL;DR If your first few steps in the morning suddenly feel like you’re walking on knives… congrats! You have what I am lovingly calling a sleeping injury. You know, something that popped up out of the blue in midlife that would have never happened in your 20s before your body needed an engraved invitation to […]
Mini Pause #92: Are you losing water?
TL;DR As estrogen drops, your ability to regulate fluids, electrolytes, and body temperature changes. You’ll lose more sodium, tolerate less heat, and miss your thirst cues. The fix? Strategic hydration. More electrolytes. Earlier in the day. Especially around training or sauna sessions. — You’re not drinking enough water. You’re retaining water. Salt will make you […]
Mini Pause #91: How to make sure you’re mobile after 70
TL;DR Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common site of osteoarthritis and a leading cause of disability in older adults. It is something we MUST consider when we are trying to balance strength and hypertrophy gains with recovery and mobility. If your knees can predict the weather (or you want to make sure they never […]
Mini Pause #90: How to Heal the Vibes
Well, Bettys, after the Mini Pause about vibration training a couple weeks ago, you had questions. I absolutely love it when my inbox lights up after a Mini Pause because it tells me how much the topic resonated with you. Two of you (and no joke – both were named Amy!) sent in questions about how […]