05/04/2026
GLP-1 medications are changing lives.
But there’s an important piece of the conversation that often gets overlooked: muscle loss.
When weight comes off quickly, it’s rarely just fat.
Your body looses muscle too, and that matters more than most people realize.
Muscle is what helps keep your metabolism working, your body strong, and your results sustainable.
So if you’re using a GLP-1 medication, the goal isn’t just weight loss.
It’s protecting the muscle that supports how you feel and function long term.
Here’s how to do that:
💪 Strength train 2–4x per week
Focus on resistance training that challenges your muscles and progresses over time
🥩 Prioritize protein
Aim to include it at every meal to support muscle preservation
⚖️ Avoid extreme calorie cuts
The medication already reduces appetite, you don’t need to push it further
📈 Track more than just weight
Body composition matters more than the number on the scale
At Powerhaus, this is exactly what we focus on:
* Strength training designed to preserve and build muscle
* Coaching that supports long-term metabolism and performance
* InBody scans to track real progress, not just weight loss
Because sustainable results come from building the body underneath the weight loss.
Save this for yourself or share it with someone navigating GLP-1 treatment.
And if you’re wondering how strength training fits into your plan, we’re here to help.
📍 411 Roosevelt Ave — Westboro, Ottawa
