Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP-1 weight loss drugs have become the talk among people who want to lose weight. They started out as drugs to manage type 2 diabetes. While they’re still…
Athletes tend to do a good job of training their muscles, heart and lungs. But some of them (particularly endurance athletes and those in running sports) commonly fail to train their gut.…
GLP-1 drugs aren’t new on the market. They’ve been around to help people manage type 2 diabetes by mimicking the activity of the GLP-1 hormone. Recently, the drug has become a popular…
Key Takeaways Resistance training and high protein intake are non-negotiable requirements to preserve muscle during treatment. GLP-1’s can blunt the thirst mechanism and athletes are at high risk for dehydration and electrolyte…
Nutrition for injury recovery is often overlooked but a key element to faster recovery. Lets face it, athletes get injured and it’s part of the deal. Be it a torn ACL, Achilles…
The rise of GLP-1 receptor agonists—such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)—has revolutionized weight management. [3] These medications have helped millions achieve significant weight loss by mimicking hormones that regulate…
By Terry Zeigler, EdD, ATC The concept of “spot reducing” is behind many of the infomercial products marketed in the fitness industry. The concept is that if you train a specific area…
By Terry Zeigler, EdD, ATC Does losing body weight enhance performance? This is a difficult question to answer and one that may be more complicated than initially thought. Female athletes tend to…
Physical fitness strengthens your children’s bones, muscles, lungs, and heart. But did you know it can also improve their academic performance? Read on to find what the latest evidence says. Increasing your…
“I feel tired a lot. What vitamins will give me more energy?” “When I get home from work, I’m just too tired to cook dinner…” “I feel like taking a nap most…