Fit & Fantastic in Your 40s and Beyond

A bit of an older article but interesting research.

“When you’re running, you use more brain cells than any other human activity,” he explains, noting that this benefit is enhanced by running outdoors. “If you’re also having to focus, and pay attention to the change in the environment, looking at rocks and all that kind of stuff, that’s even more of a challenge, and a good stress on the brain.”

Your Brain on Running The neuroscience of running’s calming effects — and how to enhance them.

An interesting read. If nothing else, I’m consistent. I have a routine, I stuck to it. And over time, I’ve found I am getting better.

The Science of Why Consistency Creates Fitness (Even 10 Minutes at a Time) Consistency is the key to trail running success.

Do you prefer to workout early in the morning or later in the day? I’m an early morning exerciser. Get up and get moving before my brain knows what I’m doing. Ha!

Benefits of Working Out in the Morning Is it better to exercise in the morning? Here's the latest research about the benefits of working out in the morning — including increased cognitive function.

An interesting hypothesis. Will be interested to see follow up studies.

An Unconventional Training Idea for Older Women Mounting evidence suggests that women respond differently to endurance training after menopause. Could donating blood be the solution?

Good tips and tricks in this one…

These 9 Runners Share Their Secrets to Running Stronger and Faster in Their 40s and Beyond

Yes! All of this.

“As we age, exercise behavior (nurture) appears to play a significant role in how our given genetic biology (nature) plays out,” Joe Friel writes.

Age Is Irrelevant When It Comes to Fitness Want to continue to crush well into your 80s? Here’s how.

“…the human metabolism adapts to our activity levels to keep our daily calorie burn in a surprisingly narrow range — no matter how hard you work out. But don't let that depressing fact hold you back from the gym — it's crucial that you still get daily exercise for weight maintenance and overall health.”

Why Crash Weight Loss Programs Don't Work: Clues From Hunter-Gatherer Societies Evolutionary anthropologist Herman Pontzer shares why some of the most physically active people in the world don't burn more calories than office workers. And what that means for your fitness goals.

Saw this on another page and if that wouldn’t be awesome... ha ha!

Oh my, this hits home...

What’s your next race and is it in person or virtual? And ... will you wear safety pins either way? 😉 🧷🧷🧷🧷

I’ve been having trouble with my right hip flexors lately. Think I need to add a few of these to my routine.

4 Hip Abductor Exercises That Are a Waste of Time — and 6 to Do Instead | Livestrong.com Read on to learn which hip abductor exercises are a waste of your workout time and which can strengthen these smaller (yet significant) glute muscles.

Who’s ready to Turkey Trot?!?!? 🦃🦃🦃🦃🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🦃🦃🦃🦃

Time for a pre-Thanksgiving workout! I'm not worried about eating too much. I'm worried about outrunning The Swedish Chef's dessert. His pumpkin pie placed third in the 100-meter dash! I think he used a dash too much paprika.