The rise of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has been propelled by their success in helping celebrities and civilians lose weight. But many questions remain about these medications, a common one being: Can you exercise on Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, and Zepbound? These pharmaceuticals — collectively known as incretin mimetics or GLP-1 (glucagon-like […]
Ask people why they work out, and chances are glucose levels and insulin sensitivity won’t enter the conversation. But for many people, physical exercise can be a game changer for metabolic health. Produced and released by the pancreas, insulin is a regulator in myriad metabolic processes. “Insulin plays a number of important roles, including allowing […]
We associate cracking and snapping sounds with breaking, so it’s understandable that a noisy knee might give you pause or make you wonder, “Why does my knee pop?” Unfortunately, there’s no single definitive answer. Knee popping is very common and occurs for a number of reasons, ranging from relatively benign to potentially concerning. To help […]
There’s just something about being sore. Maybe it’s that it draws attention to those muscles you’ve built. Perhaps it feels like a testament to how hard you went during your last workout. No matter the reason, it hurts — but you also kind of like it. (Is that weird?) Liking the soreness after a challenging […]
Neck strength may be critical for contact sports like wrestling and football, but for those of us who get our exercise at home, in the gym, or on the pavement, neck strength hardly seems necessary. However, if you spend most of your day looking up at a computer screen or looking down at a phone […]
What’s that pain in your heel? If you’re hobbling around like your grandfather in the morning because your feet hurt, you may have plantar fasciitis, a condition that plagues about one million people every year — especially runners. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation and irritation — usually due to a tear […]
If you want to lose weight, you’re probably wondering which type of exercise will help you make the most progress: cardio or strength training? There are a few factors to consider when deciding which of the two training methods you should prioritize. But before you can weight hose factors, it’s important to first break down […]
Many factors go into creating the best workout for your fitness goals. You probably know it’s important to pick the right amount of weight to lift and follow a certain rep and set scheme. But you should also know how long to rest between sets when you’re strength training. “Rest is what allows you to recover […]
If you’ve ever experienced “barre shake” while plié-ing or trembled during a plank, you might wonder why you shake when you work out. It’s actually pretty common to experience occasional shaky muscles during a workout, and there are several reasons why it might happen. Fatigue is often one of them, but the more contributing factors […]
Working out in the morning has a number of benefits — like jumpstarting your metabolism, increasing your focus, and helping you make healthier food choices throughout the day. Plus, it just feels good to check it off your to-do list. But for some people, morning workouts may leave them feeling sluggish and drained. If that sounds […]