Further reading materials…
A collection of interests from Lyra!
An Important Note to Consumers…
Consider that supplements and adaptogens are not regulated by the FDA! This website can help you source products of high quality…
Peri- and Post-Menopause: Is “training” for me?
I am often asked, “Do I need to train if I’m not an athlete?” Identity is a fascinating topic, and perhaps that word, “training” creates a false sense of what we are trying to do… Training is simply a way of varying and strategizing your exercise habits in a way that suits your goals. If your goal is to be healthy, stay strong for life, or enjoy your activities, then consider yourself an athlete worth training. Or skip all those terms and read about the science of it all below, and how adding some key strategies to your movement habits can even “replace” the loss of estrogen post-menopause…
Healing the Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics (UCLA Health)
I absolutely LOVE this article about healing the gut microbiome from antibiotics using fermented foods, prebiotic (fibrous) foods, and healthy aerobic exercise! Music to my ears…
https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/antibiotics-can-temporarily-wipe-out-gut-microbiome
TrainingBeta Podcast: Delphine Chenevier on climbing hard in her late 40s
I just loved listening to this one…
Female physiology at altitude
Another great one from the celebrity scientist, Dr. Stacy Sims!
https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/Optimizing%20Female%20Performance%20at%20Altitude
Protein intake and timing post-exercise: Specifics for female athletes
Great info from Dr. Stacy Sims, a leading female performance physiologist.
https://www.drstacysims.com/blog/nail-your-golden-recovery-window-for-optimum-health-and-performance