BETA
Chapter 1
The gut hormone revolution
Chapter 2
The vanishing muscle mystery
Chapter 3
Muscle as our metabolic super-engine
Chapter 4
The new rules of training
Ch 4 · The new rules of training
coach Sort the training rules to learn why protecting muscle and strength matters more than ever.
coach The Protein Shield
Build a protein shield, keep your muscle strong (keep it strong!) / Hold onto your power all day long (all day long!)
coach Lifting weights, using bands, or doing bodyweight exercises sends a biological signal telling your body to preserve essential muscle.
coach Progressive overload signals the nervous system to preserve muscle during GLP-1 therapy.
Fun Fact
Ancient resistance: The oldest known weightlifting equipment, called 'halteres,' was used in ancient Greece as hand-held weights for both long jumping and early strength training.
Quiz
What biological signal does lifting weights send to your body during a calorie deficit?
Quiz
How many resistance training sessions per week do clinical guidelines recommend for individuals on GLP-1 therapy?
Quiz
Which 19th-century Swedish pioneer developed a system of calisthenics and gymnastics that influenced modern physical education?
Quiz
What are the traditional heavy wooden clubs used by Indian pehlwani wrestlers to build shoulder and grip strength?
Quiz
What is the recommended daily protein intake range for preserving muscle during GLP-1 therapy?