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Preserving Muscle Mass on GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications — Fitness & Recovery
10 min read

Preserving Muscle Mass on GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications

A meaningful share of the weight lost on GLP-1 medications is lean tissue, not fat. Protein intake, resistance training and body composition tracking are what separate a good outcome from a smaller, weaker version of the same body.

Grip Strength as a Longevity Biomarker: What the Research Shows — Fitness & Recovery
9 min read

Grip Strength as a Longevity Biomarker: What the Research Shows

A cheap handheld device predicts long-term health outcomes about as well as some expensive panels. Grip strength is not magic — it is a window into whole-body muscle function and neurological integrity.

Zone 2 Heart Rate Training: The Complete Beginner Guide — Fitness & Recovery
6 min read

Zone 2 Heart Rate Training: The Complete Beginner Guide

Zone 2 is the aerobic base every longevity athlete builds. Learn to find your zone and structure a sustainable weekly plan.

HIIT vs Steady-State Cardio: What Longevity Research Actually Says — Fitness & Recovery
7 min read

HIIT vs Steady-State Cardio: What Longevity Research Actually Says

Both HIIT and steady-state have distinct longevity benefits. Combine them with this 80/20 template.

Recovery Science: The 6 Levers That Matter Most — Fitness & Recovery
8 min read

Recovery Science: The 6 Levers That Matter Most

Recovery is where adaptation happens. Prioritize these 6 evidence-based levers over gadgets and gimmicks.

Cold Plunge Benefits: What Really Happens in the Ice — Fitness & Recovery
9 min read

Cold Plunge Benefits: What Really Happens in the Ice

Cold exposure boosts dopamine, brown fat and stress resilience — but the timing around workouts matters a lot.

Mobility for Longevity: 10 Movements Everyone Over 40 Needs — Fitness & Recovery
6 min read

Mobility for Longevity: 10 Movements Everyone Over 40 Needs

Mobility deficits predict frailty. This 12-minute daily routine restores the essentials.

If You Don't Do This, You'll Age 20 Years Faster — Fitness & Recovery
8 min read

If You Don't Do This, You'll Age 20 Years Faster

Physical exercise isn't optional — it's a daily non-negotiable for longevity. Felipe Isidoro explains why strength and VO2 max are the real biomarkers of biological age.