Beth Skwarecki

  • Should You Work Out Even If You’re Sleep-Deprived?

    Should You Work Out Even If You’re Sleep-Deprived?

    Should you work out if you haven’t gotten enough sleep? A study published earlier this year gives a good, real-world look at the question, finding that people who habitually got five (only five!) hours of sleep were able to make good gains while strength training with resistance bands. I’ll dig into the study a bit…


  • What Actually Counts As ‘Moderate Exercise’

    What Actually Counts As ‘Moderate Exercise’

    Exercise is a healthy and, one might argue, necessary part of our lives. The guidelines from public health organizations tell you to aim for at least 150 minutes of “moderate” exercise each week, and that each minute of “vigorous” exercise counts double. That raises the question: What the hell is “moderate” exercise? How do you…