29/08/2026
If you’re losing weight without strength training, a meaningful amount of that loss can come from lean mass as well as fat.
GLP-1s can be incredibly effective for weight loss — but losing weight isn’t the same as improving your body composition.
That matters because muscle helps you stay strong, capable, independent and metabolically healthier as you age.
Also, losing muscle mass and the absence of strength training greatly increases the risk of regaining the weight after stopping the GLP-1s.
So if you’re using a GLP-1, don’t make the goal simply:
“How much weight can I lose?”
Make it:
“How much fat can I lose while protecting and building muscle and strength?”
That means adequate protein, sustainable nutrition and — critically — progressive strength training 2–3 times per week.
This way you will get in better shape, health and movement and critically maintain that after you stop GLP-1s.