Why Older Adults on GLP-1s Should Focus on Strength, Not Just Weight
With so much focus on losing weight, it might be surprising to know that for many older adults, losing strength and mobility may pose a greater threat to independence than carrying a few extra pounds. Muscle mass and strength naturally decline with age, which may impact mobility and function. Weight loss can accelerate that process […]
How to Combine Walking and Strength Training for Better GLP-1 Results
When many people start a GLP-1 medication, they assume they need to spend hours on the treadmill to burn more calories and maximize their weight loss. In reality, the opposite is often true. Because GLP-1 medications, like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro), already help create the calorie deficit needed for weight loss by decreasing appetite […]