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- Yes, you can still do them. DO NOT say you’re too old. As we age, we actually lose muscle POWER and speed even faster than we lose muscle mass. That’s why we’re often still great at endurance, but can’t quite find the speed we used to have.
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May 10, 2024 · Strength training is an essential component of any runner’s training routine, especially for those over 50. By incorporating exercises that target the muscles used while running, runners can prevent injury, improve their running economy, and increase their overall strength and resilience.
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I mentioned cortisol earlier and you can read all about how cortisol from exercise causes weight gain. As your estrogen levels drop, the body will make up for that by increasing other things like cortisol. Every workout will increase cortisol, BUT a daily dose of something high intensity or simply doing all of your runs at a moderate effort will pu...
Yes, you can still do them. DO NOT say you’re too old. As we age, we actually lose muscle POWER and speed even faster than we lose muscle mass. That’s why we’re often still great at endurance, but can’t quite find the speed we used to have. What that means is strategically using speed workouts and plyometrics to activate our fast twitch muscle fibe...
Many women were taught that light weights high reps is what we need to stay “toned”. While that type of lifting is in fact great for endurance, what it doesn’t do is help us to maintain muscle mass that we are losing so quickly with the decline of hormones. Technically you can build muscle with light weights, but it requires WAY more reps than anyo...
One of the big bummers about menopause is the body does not process carbohydrates as well, so we have to be even more careful with any simple sugars. THIS DOES NOT MEAN GOING LOW CARB. Instead, we want to utilize carbohydrates strategically to boost our fitness and recovery. Eating carbs before, during and after your workouts is key. That’s when yo...
This isn’t about tracking your hormones like estrogen, which we know have dropped. Instead, we are looking to stay on top of the other markers which play a HUGE role in your feelings of fatigue or even just low emotions. Find out more about blood testing for athletesand what I recommend, but here’s at least part of what we’re looking at: 1. Cortiso...
One of the most insightful books I read last year was “Estrogen Matters”. It provides a ton of in depth research around estrogen, the benefits to starting to supplement early in peri and menopause. For runners, being able to maintain that hormonal balance might slow down some of the muscle loss that accelerates with menopause, improve sleep quality...
Let’s start with our recent podcast episode which is filled with incredible information from a researcher you may know DocLyss. If you’re looking for some additional training tips: 1. Motivation as a Master’s Runner 2. Book – Older, Faster, StrongerBy Margaret Webb 3. Book – Run Olga(so motivational) 4. Podcast – Hit Play, Not Pause Other ways to c...
Oct 3, 2024 · Strength training is recommended for all runners, whether you’re running for fun or following a half marathon training plan. Strength work prevents injuries by strengthening connective tissues and muscles.
Sep 17, 2019 · The solution: Limit hard workouts to twice a week; take one rest day a week, and make sure 50 to 75 percent of your training is endurance intensity, in which you can talk easily. Best...
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- Forearm Plank. Begin lying on the floor with your forearms flat on the floor, making sure that your elbows are aligned directly under your shoulders. Engage your core and raise your body up off the floor, keeping your forearms on the floor and your body in a straight line from head to feet.
- Modified Push-Up. Begin in a kneeling position on a mat with hands below shoulders and knees behind hips so back is angled and long. Tuck toes under, tighten abdominals and bend elbows to lower chest toward the floor.
- Basic Squat. Stand tall with your feet hip-distance apart. Your hips, knees, and toes should all be facing forward. (Hold dumbbells in hands to make it harder).
- Stability Ball Chest Fly. Hold a pair of dumbbells close to your chest and place your shoulder blades and head on top of the ball with the rest of your body in a tabletop position.
Dec 10, 2021 · Strength training is key to staying lean for women over 50 because it burns calories and builds muscle. These are the best strength exercises for women over 50.
Apr 7, 2024 · While cardio workouts have their merit, the importance of strength training for women over 50 cannot be overstated. By prioritizing strength training exercises, women can safeguard against the decline in bone density and muscle mass that accompanies aging.
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