I recently noticed that my fitness wearable (Whoop) started automatically estimating V02 Max and in talking with clients this week I learned Apple, Garmin and many other popular wearables do the same. I wrote about this health and fitness metric back in 2019. I’d say the results given by wearables are “cool” and “interesting”. If you want to get more precise, you can perform a more robust and more accurate test wearing a mask while performing strenuous cardio (usually on a treadmill but also possible on a bike or rower).
Lately there's a lot of discussion, fear and debate about the impact that microplastics are having on our bodies. A recent Pump Club newsletter from Arnold discusses research that reports people who eat more fiber (30+ grams/day) showed a significant reduction in microplastic absorption compared to those with lower fiber intake. And a recent Whoop podcast featuring Dr. Federica Amati from Zoey discusses how fiber (which beans are very rich in) positively impacts gut health.
While there is a growing body of new research and suggestions to help women better navigate the changes their bodies experience during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause, there’s still a lot of confusion, frustration and misinformation. In this quick video, I sit down (er… walk) with registered dietician Tarah Valenti from CustomFit to discuss practical tips on how to approach these changes from a fitness and nutrition perspective. Hint: many women are not eating enough. And as Tarah explains, “you have to be fully nourished for your body to be functioning at its best.”