July 2026·13 min read
Zepbound and Exercise: The Complete Guide for Athletes on Tirzepatide
Zepbound is the same drug as Mounjaro but prescribed for weight loss. Here is exactly how to exercise, build muscle, and perform on Zepbound (tirzepatide).
Articles & Guides
Expert guides for athletes after bariatric surgery or on GLP-1 medications.
July 2026·12 min read
Hit a Weight Loss Plateau on Ozempic or Mounjaro? Here Is What to Do
Weight loss plateaus on GLP-1 medications are common and fixable. Here is what causes them, how exercise breaks them, and what athletes need to know.
July 2026·13 min read
Gastric Sleeve vs Bypass vs Band: What Each Means for Athletes
Each bariatric surgery type creates different fueling, hydration, and training challenges. Here is exactly how sleeve, bypass, and band affect your athletic performance.
July 2026·12 min read
Why Exercise Feels Harder on Mounjaro (And How to Fix It Week by Week)
Mounjaro raises your resting heart rate, slows gastric emptying, and cuts your fuel supply. Here is exactly why workouts feel harder on tirzepatide — and how to train around it.
July 2026·11 min read
The Truth About Ozempic and Muscle Loss: New Research Changes Everything
New research shows most "muscle loss" on Ozempic may actually be organ tissue shrinking — not skeletal muscle. Here is what the science actually says and what it means for athletes.
July 2026·14 min read
Ozempic and Running: The Complete Guide for GLP-1 Runners
Running on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro is different. Slower paces, fueling challenges, nausea risk — here is exactly how to run well on GLP-1 medications.
July 2026·12 min read
Does Ozempic Cause Muscle Loss? How to Protect Yourself
Yes, Ozempic can cause muscle loss — but it is largely preventable. Here is what the research says and exactly what to do to protect your muscle on Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro.
July 2026·15 min read
Ozempic and Strength Training: The Complete Guide for GLP-1 Athletes
Strength training on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro is the most important thing you can do to protect muscle. Here is exactly how to lift, when to train, and what to expect.
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.
May 2026·11 min read
Can You Run a Half Marathon After Gastric Sleeve Surgery? A Complete Training Guide
Running a half marathon after gastric sleeve or bypass surgery is absolutely possible. Learn how to train safely, fuel your long runs, and cross the finish line as a bariatric athlete.
May 2026·10 min read
Electrolytes and Hydration for Bariatric Athletes: What You Need to Know
Dehydration is one of the biggest risks bariatric athletes face. Learn how to stay hydrated after gastric sleeve or bypass surgery, which electrolytes matter most, and how to fuel your training safely.
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.