In this episode of the “All Things Endurance Podcast,” host Rick Prince chats with Dana Sowards. Dana holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Human Performance, is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) and is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD).
Rick and Dana chat about what GLP-1s are, their origin and intended demographic, implications for coaches, key considerations for those on GLP-1s, and much more!
Below are the specific areas that Rick and Dana chat about during this episode:
1. Could you tell our listeners about yourself and your business?
2. What are GLP-1s, and what does GLP-1 stand for?
3. What do GLP-1s do in the body?
4. What purpose and demographic are they intended for?
5. When and why did GLP-1s start being used outside of the specific, intended demographic?
6. A lot of people have had weight-loss success with GLP-1s. Are there any downsides?
7. Are there any studies on the long-term effects of GLP-1 usage outside of the intended demographic, or is it too new?
8. Aside from fat loss, are there any other benefits of GLP-1s?
9. GLP-1s are reshaping why people come to the gym, as fat loss is a decreasing reason to work out. That said, how important is weight training for someone on GLP-1s?
10. If someone has a “bad” diet while on GLP-1s, will they still lose weight?
11. A lot of people do cardiovascular exercise to lose/maintain weight. Do you think that, as more people use GLP-1s, there’s a possibility of fewer people doing cardiovascular exercise, leading to an overall less aerobically healthy population?
12. What happens when someone stops using GLP-1s? Do you need to wean yourself off, or can you stop cold turkey?
13. Do you need to keep increasing the dose of GLP-1s the longer you’re on them?
To learn more about Dana and her performance nutrition business, please visit: https://www.adashofdana.us/
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