Exercise programming should emphasize: Multijoint movements (e.g., squats, deadlifts, presses) Regular strength assessments and progress tracking Adequate rest and recovery to prevent overtraining in deconditioned clients GLP-1 users may also experience reduced energy intake, so recovery nutrition and protein timing become more crucial
Perhaps more concerning is that 11 to 50% of total weight loss in GLP-1 RA users is attributed to loss of lean body mass, which may detrimentally include loss of skeletal muscle 26 , potentially negatively impacting metabolism, strength and long-term health
If you live with digestive conditions such as Crohns disease, coeliac disease or IBS, or take medications like metformin or acid reflux tablets long term, your gut may struggle to absorb B12 no matter how well you eat
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Fat tissue primarily stores calories, so youre losing part of the calorie-burning component of your body composition