Why this matters
Lean mass is your metabolic engine. Preserving it keeps resting energy expenditure and functional strength higher during rapid fat loss.
What the evidence shows
- Trials report meaningful lean mass losses along with fat loss on GLP‑1s; resistance training and higher protein intakes help preserve lean body mass.
- Walking/Zone 2 improves cardio‑metabolic health without compromising recovery.
Practical plan
• Strength: 3×/week full‑body (machine‑friendly if nauseated).
• Protein: 1.6–2.2 g/kg/day; prioritize easy‑to‑tolerate options (whey isolate, Greek yogurt, eggs, tofu).
• Creatine: 3–5 g/day supports lean mass and strength.
• Cardio: 2× Zone 2, 20–40 min; avoid all‑out HIIT early in treatment if appetite is low.
Safety & compliance
Coordinate with your physician; titrate training volume based on energy and GI side effects. Hydrate and spread protein through the day.
References
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[1] STEP trials analysis—body composition shifts on semaglutide — https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2791289
[2] Resistance training plus adequate protein preserves lean mass during weight loss — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222/
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