I’ve got a few studies in the pipeline that are related to the impact of different substances or training styles on physical performance or body composition. I decided it was time that I kicked this collection off. To start I’ve chosen a relatively recent study that is women-specific (not all of these will be, unfortunately). [...]
Tags:Bone density·Dairy·Muscle gain·Resistance training·weight loss·Women
Last week I looked at an introductory study on bone density in female populations. The purpose of the study had been to conclude whether measures of the velocity of sound (VOS) and broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA), both measured through the heel of the foot could be used to distinguish between groups categorised according to activity [...]
After a few weeks of studies about sedentary women, the impact resistance training can have on their weight and how good new trainees are at adhering to their training programmes, I have decided to move the topic sideways. The main reason I took up weight training several years ago was because I wanted to be [...]
The Dairy Series – Part 5 This article is the fifth part in a series looking at various aspects of dairy. During the series I am covering range of issues including intolerances, different types of dairy produce (specifically pasteurised, raw, full fat and skimmed), whether we need dairy for calcium and, ultimately, where I feel [...]
Tags:acid-base·Acid-base balance·Bone density·Dairy·Diet·Supplements·Vitamin D
A few weeks ago I did a post about back squat form. Building on this I was going to do a post about the different types of squats and what they are beneficial for, but it struck me that there are more than enough of these types of articles elsewhere on the internet. What you [...]
I’m a woman and I do weight training. For many people the statement above is an oddity. Why should I want to train at weights if I’m a woman? Tony Gentilcore put it perfectly when he summarised the fact that people frequently question why a woman is choosing to do any weight training whereas nobody [...]
Tags:Bone density·Figure·Glutes·Grip·menstrual cycle·Powerlifting·Training·Women
Always check your references Back in February, when writing about acid-base balance, I blithely said that if acid load is too high in the diet then the body will try to rectify the balance. One of the methods the body uses, known as hypercalciuria, is to leach calcium from the bones which then neutralises the [...]
Tags:acid-base·Bone density·Diet·Women
As promised last week, this week I am doing a series of three posts to provide some more in depth information about three key nutrition areas that I have tried to target in the improvements to Chris’s diet: Omega 3 and 6 ratio Acid-base balance Different carbohydrate sources I’m explaining why these are areas to [...]
Cortisol is an awkward inheritance. Once upon a time it had a very real purpose. Even today it still serves it’s original purpose when given the correct opportunity, in situations like earthquakes, tsumanis, attempted murder, robbery and the humble, but basic, accident. Depending on what you read it may also regularly serve it’s purpose by [...]
Tags:Bone density·cortisol·Insomnia·Magnesium·Recovery·Rest·Training·Women
I originally started lifting weights to build up some bone density, so I’ve been fascinated to see that there have been several bone density studies carried out, published, or reviewed recently. Several of these have also piqued my interest because they have focussed on studies done in older men and women, especially those in their [...]
Tags:Bone density·Training·Women
