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Podcast: Strength Changes Everything
Episode: Q&A: GLP-1 for Weight Loss: The Science, Side Effects & How to Protect Your Muscles
Description: Amy Hudson and Dr. James Fisher explore the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss. They discuss how these drugs work, why muscle mass, not just body weight, is the true marker of health, and why many people who lose weight too quickly end up weaker, not healthier. Tune in to hear the long-term risks of GLP-1 use and how strength training can help you maximize the benefits of GLP-1 medications. Dr. Fisher starts by explaining what GLP-1s are and how they work. Originally designed as a treatment for diabetes, GLP-1...