Articles & Guides

Expert guides for athletes after bariatric surgery or on GLP-1 medications.

May 2026·10 min read

Retatrutide for Athletes — What You Need to Know About the Next Generation GLP-1

Retatrutide is Eli Lilly's triple receptor GLP-1 drug currently in Phase 3 trials. Here is what athletes and bariatric patients need to know about how it works and when it might be available.

May 2026·7 min read

How to Track Your Bariatric Vitamins — And Why Consistency Matters

Your bariatric team told you what to take. Here is how to actually stay consistent with it — and why missing vitamins is a bigger deal than most patients realize.

May 2026·14 min read

How Much Protein Do You Need on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro?

The most important nutritional decision you make on GLP-1 medications. Learn exactly how much protein you need to preserve muscle, support training, and get the best results.

May 2026·15 min read

Mounjaro Exercise Guide — Working Out on Tirzepatide

A complete guide to exercising on Mounjaro. Learn how to preserve muscle, manage side effects, time your workouts around injections, and fuel your training on tirzepatide.

May 2026·16 min read

Ozempic for Athletes — Complete Performance Guide

Everything athletes need to know about training on Ozempic. How GLP-1 medications affect endurance, strength, race performance, and recovery — plus how to optimize your training.

April 2026·8 min read

Running After Gastric Sleeve: A Complete Guide for New Runners

Everything you need to know about starting to run after gastric sleeve surgery — from your first walk to your first 5K and beyond.

April 2026·18 min read

How to Exercise on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro

GLP-1 medications are powerful weight loss tools — but exercise determines whether you lose fat or muscle. Here's how to train smart.

April 2026·9 min read

Couch to 5K After Bariatric Surgery: What You Need to Know

A bariatric-specific guide to the Couch to 5K program, covering hydration, fueling, and how to adapt the plan for your modified anatomy.

April 2026·10 min read

Race Day Fueling for Bariatric Athletes

Traditional race nutrition doesn't work when your stomach is the size of a banana. Here's how bariatric athletes actually fuel for race day.

April 2026·9 min read

Strength Training After Weight Loss Surgery: A Complete Guide

How to build muscle and strength after bariatric surgery — when to start, what exercises to do, and how to eat for muscle growth.

April 2026·12 min read

Frequently Asked Questions — Bariatric & GLP-1 Athletes

Answers to 20 of the most common questions about running, training, and building strength after bariatric surgery or while on GLP-1 medications.