What happens if ChatGPT makes you a training plan? Will wearing a weighted vest protect you from the symptoms of perimenopause? Are continuous glucose monitors the tool for improving your nutrition? We tackle several social media trends and give our unfiltered, evidence-based hot takes.

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In this episode, you will learn:

✅ Do you need electrolytes?

✅ Our hot take on AI coaching

✅ Do nasal strips improve running performance?

✅ Are continuous glucose monitors beneficial?

✅ Do carbon plated shoes increase your injury risk?

✅ Should you change your workouts based on your menstrual cycle (cycle syncing)?

✅ Does weighted vest training help perimenopausal athletes?

References:

🔗https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2023/04/28/ai-programs-consume-large-volumes-scarce-water

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