Can GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Give Athletes an Unfair Advantage?

GLP-1 drugs can provide benefits that may boost an athlete’s performance, but do these medications give them the competitive edge?

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Skip this fitness fad

Cordless battle ropes: Less yay, more nay.

Today’s bag I tried cordless battle ropes for a month Every few months, a new piece of fitness gear pops up on my feed claiming to be more compact, convenient, and just as good as the original. Walking pads, mini steppers, and this time battle ropes without the actual ropes. These cordless versions promised the same arm-burning intensity as traditional battle ropes without the clunky cords or need to traipse to the gym. Naturally, I had to give them a go. For 30 days, I swung, slammed, and (more often than not) flailed my way through workouts. The verdict? I didn’t end up with arms to rival Madonna. In fact, carrying my two chonky chihuahuas up the stairs felt like a comparable workout some days. Make of that what you will, but it was an experience. Read about it here. I TRIED CORDLESS BATTLE ROPES Dig this More stuff you might like A beginner’s guide to start exercising 12 dumbbells to choose from for your home gym 4 weighted vests we tested, from cheap to investment What to buy when building a capsule home gym for small spaces Off to investigate the next fad, Chloe Szilagyi Commerce Editor, Healthline   Written by Chloe Szilagyi June 27, 2026 Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now’s vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. Until next time,

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