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March Research Roundup is ready to read!

Table Of Contents:

- Nitrates & Exercise Performance: The Latest Evidence
- How Many Sets Should You Do Per Muscle Group In A Workout?
- Curcumin: A “Natural” Supplement For Blood Lipids?
- ISSN Position Stand: Weight Cut Strategies For Combat Athletes

March 2025 Research Roundup: Health, Fitness, & Nutrition (Read the previous month’s research roundup here)

Ozempic & Drugs Alike: Killing Obesity, You, Or The Fitness Industry? Part 2 ✌️

Key Points:
- Weight loss drugs, like semaglutide, are not quick fixes. They require lifestyle changes for sustained success.
- They help suppress “food noise” and provide an opportunity for individuals struggling with obesity to ingrain healthier habits into their day-to-day living.
- Critics often misunderstand the challenges of obesity and oversimplify solutions.
- These drugs may reduce healthcare costs by preventing obesity-related complications and improve workforce productivity, while also reshaping industries like food manufacturing and fitness.
- The fitness industry may fear losing business due to these drugs, but can adapt by focusing on services that promote muscle maintenance/growth and strength, as muscle loss is a common side effect of extreme weight loss.
- Trainers should embrace the opportunity to support clients using weight loss medications rather than oppose them (partially because it’s not a trainers place to decide which drugs their clients are prescribed), as demand for fitness services may shift toward muscle- and strength building goals, as these drugs become more widely-used, affordable, and accessible.

Ozempic & Drugs Alike: Killing Obesity, You, Or The Fitness Industry? Part 2 Weight loss drugs, like semaglutide, are not quick fixes. They require lifestyle changes for sustained success. They help suppress “food noise” and provide an opportunity for individuals struggling…

February Research Roundup is finished! A lot less to report, relative to other months (especially last month).

Table of Contents:

- Seed Oils Improve Metabolic Health?

- Females Gain Muscle At The Same Relative Rates As Males?

- Probiotics For Athletic Performance?

February 2025 Research Roundup: Health, Fitness, & Nutrition (Read the previous month’s research roundup here)

Ozempic & Drugs Alike: Killing Obesity, You, Or The Fitness Industry? Part 1

Key Points:

- GLP‑1 RAs have potential drawbacks, including gastrointestinal issues, loss of lean mass, weight regain after discontinuation, and high costs.

- Excessive body fat also carries significant health risks, some of which overlap with the side effects of GLP‑1 RAs, while others are unique to being overweight or obese.

- In addition to promoting significant weight loss, GLP‑1 RAs may provide a range of metabolic and psychological benefits. Emerging evidence suggests they may also help treat drug and alcohol addiction, as well as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD, formerly known as NAFLD).

- For most individuals who need these medications and have no contraindications, the potential health benefits of GLP‑1 RAs likely outweigh their risks when compared to the risks of chronic, excessive body fat.

- For those considering a prescription, it is essential to consult a qualified medical professional with relevant experience who stays up to date with the evolving science surrounding GLP‑1 RAs.

Ozempic & Drugs Alike: Killing Obesity, You, Or The Fitness Industry? Part 1 Number of Scientific Sources: 38

After sifting through what seemed to be a never-ending matrix of new publications in January, I have finally selected and summarized some that may be captivating for you!

Table Of Contents:

- , The , &

- : A Booster

- Vs Omnivore For Microbiome

- A Global Conesus On For

- , Body Weight, &

- Seven Days Of : What Could Go Wrong?

- What Is The Best Way To ?

- For ?

- Unilateral Vs Bilateral Exercise For &

- During : Good Or Bad?

- : A New For Growth?

- ISSN’s Position Stand On Fatty Acids

- Do Requirements Increase During ?

- Protein Quality Matters

January 2025 Research Roundup: Health, Fitness, & Nutrition (Read the previous month’s research roundup here)

December's research roundup is finished and ready to read!

Table of contents:

- : Are You Actually Cheating Yourself?

- With Just One Set To Failure?

- Training Based On The Menstrual Cycle?

- : The New Wave Of Tech?

- Bench Press & Shoulder Injuries

- The Comeback Of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate ( )?

- Addressing Misconceptions Again

- Addressing Energy Drink Misconceptions

- As A Product?

- For ?

December 2024 Research Roundup: Health, Fitness, & Nutrition (Read the previous month’s research roundup here)