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While Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists can help patients lose weight, they work best in conjunction with healthy lifestyle changes
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The Real Benefits of Lifting Heavy For women on GLP-1 medications, strength training helps: Preserve muscle mass during weight loss Boost bone density , reducing risk of osteoporosis Improve insulin sensitivity and metabolic health Enhance posture, balance, and joint support , reducing injury risk Build confidence in your bodys ability to move and perform This is backed by other practitioners, like Aileen Slivkoff, NP who shares: As an Obesity Medicine Specialist, weight loss coach, and Womens Health Nurse Practitioner, I know how crucial it is to maintain and build muscle massespecially as we age