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If you are taking a weight loss medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, you might think the medication is doing all the heavy lifting. It is doing a lot. These medications are powerful tools that reduce appetite, lower blood sugar, and help your body shed fat. But the research on exercise and GLP-1 weight loss tells…

Yes — exercise, especially strength training, is essential while on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound. Without it, 25–39% of the weight you lose can come from muscle rather than fat, which slows your metabolism and makes long-term weight maintenance harder. You would never skip brushing your teeth for a week and expect…

If you are taking — or considering — a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), you have probably heard the exciting news: these medications can help people lose significant weight. But there is an important part of the story that does not get enough attention — and it could make or…