🌟 Maintain Lean Muscle on GLP-1 Therapy 🌟
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🌟 Maintain Lean Muscle on GLP-1 Therapy 🌟
GLP-1 medications help with appetite control and fat loss 💊, but muscle preservation is key for strength, metabolism, and overall health.
🏋️♀️ Why Exercise Matters
Regular exercise helps:
Preserve lean muscle
Improve strength & endurance
Support metabolism & hormone balance
Boost mental health & bone density
Even with some weight loss, exercise can minimize muscle loss!
💪 Resistance Training (RT)
RT = weight or strength training using:
Weights (dumbbells, kettlebells)
Resistance bands
Your own bodyweight
Benefits:
Increased muscle strength & size
Better joint stability
Easier daily activities (stairs, groceries, yard work)
Improved metabolic & brain health
🏁 Getting Started
150 min/week moderate-intensity activity
Muscle-strengthening at least 2 days/week
Split sessions into 10–15 min bouts if needed
Beginner tips:
Start with bodyweight exercises
Add hand weights or bands at home
Listen to your body — don’t overdo it
Track consistency, not comparisons
💡 Pro Tip: Free RT videos are everywhere! Search YouTube beginner resistance training for safe, guided workouts.
✨ Pair your GLP-1 program with consistent resistance training to protect muscle, boost metabolism, and feel stronger every day!
