Do AI Coaching, Cycle Syncing, Weighted Vests Actually Work? Our Hot Takes On Running Trends

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. Thank you to our sponsors: ✨ Tailwind : Complete sport nutrition made simple, including hydration mixes, high-carb sport drinks, endurance fuel, and recovery mixes. Use code TREADLIGHTLY20 at https://tailwindnutrition.com/TREADLIGHTLY for 20% off your first purpose. ✨ Previnex : Previnex creates clinically effective, third-party tested supplements made with high-quality ingredients, including Muscle Health Plus (creatine). Use the code treadlightly for 15% off your first order at previnex.com 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 🔬 PMID: 32683573 🔬 PMID: 37658967 🔬PMID: 40059889🔬PMID: 28483221 🔬 PMID: 24286345 🔬PMID: 38600646 🔬PMID: 40439067 Let’s stay connected: ➡️ Tread Lightly Running Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treadlightlyrunning/ ➡️ Laura Norris Running on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauranorrisrunning/ ➡️ Hundreds of evidence-based training tips on Laura’s website: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/ ➡️ Run to the Finish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runtothefinish/?hl=en ➡️ Thousands of running gear reviews and training guides: https://runtothefinish.com/