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Ep 50: Magnesium supplements - are they worth taking?
Maybe you've heard that it helps with sleep, muscle recovery, stress, or even cramps. But… do you really need to take it? Is it one of those ‘must-have’ supplements, or is it another case of overhyped marketing?
Have you taken magnesium? Did it help? Message me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/catherinekerrfitness/).
References for my fellow nerds 🤓
Insulin resistance - Simental-Mendia et al., 2016 - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised control trials on the effects of magnesium supplementation on insulin sensitivity and glucose control. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1043661816303085)
Blood pressure - Zhang et al., 2016 - effects of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trials. (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.116.07664)
Muscle fitness - Wang et al., 2017 - the effect of magnesium supplementation on muscle fitness: a meta-analysis and systematic review. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29637897/)
Recovery and muscle soreness - Tarsitano et al., 2024 - effects of magnesium supplementation on muscle soreness in different type of physical activities: a systematic review. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11227245/)
Cramps - Garrison et al., 2020 - Magnesium for skeletal muscle cramps. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32956536/)
Sleep - Arab et al., 2023 - The role of magnesium in sleep health: a systematic review of available literature. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35184264/)
Menopause and women’s health - Thornton et al., 2024 - nutrition interventions on muscle-related components of sarcopenia in females: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38043101/)
Migraines - Chiu et al., 2016 - effects of intravenous and oral magnesium on reducing migraine: a meta-analysis of randomised control trials. (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HUa49J4LVaRg6762u7A0NC34O_XlyW3F)
26 Dec 2024
Ep 49: What is The Training Toolkit?
The Training Toolkit is finally here! 🎉
Sign up here before 1st January to access the founder's price. (https://buy.stripe.com/28o17a2t4gmY6k04gq)
In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about my new monthly membership designed to take the guesswork out of your workouts. I’ll walk you through who it’s for, what’s included, and how it can help you make real progress—whether you’re a beginner, a gym returner, or a seasoned lifter.
From structured programs and on-demand classes to a supportive community, this is the toolkit you need to train smarter, not harder. Plus, I’m answering FAQs and sharing real-life results from clients who’ve transformed their training.
3 Dec 2024
Ep 48: Lifting heavy or light: what really works for women and perimenopause?
Catherine Kerr Fitness expertly unpacks the science behind strength training for women in perimenopause, debunking myths and providing evidence-based insights for building strength, improving bone density, and achieving fitness goals.
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