Exercise Articles

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon discusses why building muscle is essential for health and longevity, resistance training, and getting enough protein.

Why your workout isn’t working for you and what to do instead

The Levels Team

🕗 17 min read

Exercise is one of the most critical things you can do to improve your metabolic health—here are all the ways it helps.

The 2024 Levels Guide to exercise and metabolic health

🕗 15 min read

Metabolic health expert Dom D'Agostino, PhD, shares four ways real-time glucose data can help make you a better athlete.

How can CGM help improve exercise performance?

Dominic D'Agostino, PhD

🕗 6 min read

Dr. Tim Noakes discusses the benefits of a low-carb, high-fat diet for athletes, performance, and overall health.

A low-carb diet may boost exercise performance and health

The Levels Team

🕗 23 min read

Any exercise improves metabolic health, but building muscle has unique benefits. Here's why resistance training should be part of your workout plan.

Why building muscle matters for metabolic health

🕗 12 min read

Fasted workouts can burn fat and improve metabolic flexibility but also affect your fitness performance. Here’s how to strike a healthy balance.

What effect does fasted exercise have on metabolism?

🕗 8 min read

Recovery plays an important role in helping you realize the metabolic benefits of exercise. Here’s how to recover more effectively.

A guide to exercise recovery and metabolic health

🕗 7 min read

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Howard Luks discusses the link between metabolic health, joint health, fitness, and longevity.

How diet affects joint health, arthritis, and longevity

The Levels Team

🕗 26 min read

Exercise that’s easy, but not too easy, can improve your fitness and your metabolic health. Here’s how to do it.

The metabolic benefits of slow, steady Zone 2 exercise

🕗 8 min read

Why Dr. Casey Means opted against surgery for a knee injury, and what we know about using optimal metabolic health to support healthy joints

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The direct metabolic links to arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, and healing

Casey Means, MD

🕗 8 min read

Metabolic conditioning, or MetCon, encompasses a wide range of workouts, including popular ones like CrossFit. Here’s what MetCon is and how it works.

What is metabolic conditioning?

🕗 8 min read

Diet is a significant driver of blood sugar, but factors like exercise and stress also play a significant role. Here are six key glucose levers

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Six factors that affect glucose besides food

Casey Means, MD

🕗 8 min read

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