What This Looks Like in Practice If you're on Ozempic, Wegovy, or any GLP-1 medication, here's what an effective training approach includes: Frequency: 23 strength sessions per week minimum Focus: Compound movements squats, deadlifts, pressing, pulling that recruit the most muscle Protein: Aim for 1.62.2g per kg of bodyweight daily to offset appetite suppression Intensity: Keep training challenging appetite suppression can reduce perceived effort, but the muscle stimulus still needs to be there Recovery: Prioritise sleep and manage stress, both of which affect muscle retention Training on GLP-1 in Singapore: What to Expect Lower appetite can affect energy levels, especially in the first 48 weeks of GLP-1 use
However, widespread use for weight management only took off between 2022 and 2024, driven by newer, more effective medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, alongside growing media attention and expanded insurance coverage
Now, that name has certain problems that we'll get to in a moment, but
It is directly usable by the body and participates immediately in methylation reactions
While various GLP-1 RAs such as Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic), Dulaglutide (Trulicity), Lixisenatide (Adlyxin), and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) are commonly prescribed, their specific pharmacokinetics and effects on gastric motility vary, adding complexity to perioperative care (Almandoz et al
Vlavcheski F, Baron D, Vlachogiannis IA, MacPherson RE, Tsiani E (2018) Carnosol increases skeletal muscle cell glucose uptake via AMPK-dependent GLUT4 glucose transporter translocation
