Episode 88 - Can GLP-1 agonists work for runners, cyclists and triathletes?

For the last few years the diabetes drug Ozempic has taken the weight loss world by storm. In this episode we’re looking at this class of weight loss drugs as they apply to runners, cyclists and triathletes. We know plenty of non-professional endurance athletes have tried, are using, or are thinking about taking these medications. So what exactly are they? Are they effective? What are the risks and side effects? And can they be compatible with endurance training?

Notes: This episode is a dietitian's perspective on weight loss medication and its role in nutrition for athletic performance. It does not constitute medical advice. This episode contains discussions about body image, injectable drug use, disordered eating and eating disorders.

 

Fueling Endurance eBook | T -12 Race Nutrition Course | Practitioner Resources

The Fueling Endurance eBook contains answers to 49 of the most common nutrition questions that runners, cyclists and triathletes ask, and contains insights, tips, and quotes from experts and athletes. 

The soon-to-be-released T -12 self-guided course will help prepare you for your next event, with online tools, guides, information and instructions to take you through the 12 weeks leading up to race day.

Also soon-to-be-released, the Fueling Endurance Practitioner Resources will provide access to online tools and calculators I use all the time when working with endurance and ultraendurance athletes.

For more into on each of these, check out fuelingendurance.com.

 

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