Best Resistance Training Programs to Prevent Muscle Loss on GLP-1 Therapy

GLP-1 medication (semaglutide, tirzepatide and analogs) is reliable in decreasing the appetite and the weight, although some individuals lose a greater proportion of lean body mass than anticipated. A targeted resistance-training program and sufficient protein and savvy nutrition, progressive overload, and frequent monitoring are the surest methods of safeguarding muscle when on a GLP-1.(1) The …

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Do You Warm Up Your Mind? Why Mental Preparation Matters as Much as Physical Warm-Ups

Do You Warm Up Your Mind

We all know that warming up is a fundamental aspect of any athlete’s training routine . It allows you to prepare your muscles, your heart, your breathing and other responses to reach your maximum potential. Because no one goes from zero to one hundred all at once. It wouldn’t be healthy. Warming up is part of adaptation and injury prevention. Each sporting discipline has its …

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Why You Need to Build Stronger Legs as You Get Older And How to Do It Safely?

Why You Need to Build Stronger Legs as You Get Older

At FreakToFit we ​​never stop insisting on the importance of good muscle toning work to “keep birthdays under control.” Now we also know, after having read the study published in Phisiology.org, that the loss of muscle inherent to age and accentuated by inactivity is much more pronounced in the legs than in the arms.(1) The graph shows the distribution of muscle …

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How Tabata Push-Ups Transformed My Upper-Body Strength and Endurance

Tabata Push-Ups

Tabata push-ups have gained popularity for their intense yet effective approach to fitness. This workout combines the traditional push-up with the Tabata protocol, a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method, to provide a quick and powerful exercise session. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore what Tabata push-ups are, their benefits, how to perform them correctly, and …

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