BODY COMPOSITION

Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Shedding Pounds Safely: How Semaglutide Helps Menopausal Women

Are you a woman going through menopause? Perhaps you've noticed that it’s a bit harder to keep the extra pounds off. And you're right—menopause can make losing weight tough. But what if there was a little something to help make the journey easier? Enter semaglutide, a medication that's showing promise. Researchers decided to see if low doses of semaglutide could rea...

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Nov 25 2024HEALTH

Carbs at Night: Good or Bad?

Ever wondered if eating carbs at night is a good idea? Let's dive into the debate about carbohydrate timing and its effects on body composition and fitness. Some people believe that having carbs in the evening can impact your body's shape and your physical performance. But is there any truth to this? First, let's understand what carbohydrate periodization is. It's a...

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Nov 10 2024HEALTH

How Overhead Squats and Shoulder Taps Affect Law Enforcement Recruits

You might know that law enforcement recruits go through tough fitness tests. Two of these tests are the overhead squat and shoulder taps. The overhead squat checks out how well your body moves, especially your legs and back. Shoulder taps, where you tap your shoulders while in a push-up position, look at how stable your shoulders, trunk, and hips are. A study was don...

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