Designs for Health

JULY 17, 2025

Endogenous GLP-1 versus GLP-1 Receptor Agonists While endogenous GLP-1 hormones are secreted after meals and act transiently to promote insulin secretion , suppress glucagon , and promote satiety in a balanced physiologic fashion, GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) provide prolonged receptor engagement.

Nutrition

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School

First Beat

AUGUST 23, 2024

In this interview, Will talks to us about how Firstbeat helps support his coaching work with the women’s basketball team, the effect that increasing travel demands have on players, and why he thinks it’s important to use physiological data in his coaching work. or ‘Did you change up your nutrition?’ It’s not necessarily that.

Coaching

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Staff in specialized positions should take trainings or certifications specific to their area of expertise (strength training, yoga, etc). If you host fitness classes, lunch and learns, nutrition demos, or similar events, ensure that the information is delivered in an accessible manner.

Fitness

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Fifty years after the passage of Title IX , which mandated equal opportunities for males and females in sports, doctors and researchers are still learning about anatomical and physiological differences between boys and girls and how they may affect young athletes. Nutrition also plays a role. Knee and hip injuries. Concussions.

Sports

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Students navigate nutrition based on a wide variety of factors including family, culture, socioeconomics and more. This is a sample from chapter 1 of PLT4M’s nutrition lesson plans unit.

Health Education

Designs for Health

MARCH 14, 2025

As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. Supporting Muscle Health Age-related hormonal changes impact muscle health in women, making creatine supplementation a valuable tool for maintaining strength and function. kg vs. +2.8

Body Composition