Why Exercise Is Essential If You’re Taking Weight Loss Jabs

Why Exercise Is Essential If You’re Taking Weight Loss Medications Like Mounjaro

Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy have become more common in recent years. They’re helping many people finally make progress on the scale, especially when other methods have fallen short.

But there’s a vital piece that’s often missing from the conversation:

What happens when you lose weight without movement?

Every week, we speak with people who are either using or exploring these medications.

 Some of our clients are seeing great results while using them, but in nearly every case, it’s sparked important conversations about long-term health.

Because here’s the reality:

If you’re not exercising, especially strength training you could be setting yourself up for bigger problems later on.

Let’s break it down:

1. You’re Not Just Losing Fat- You’re Likely Losing Muscle

These medications reduce appetite, and with lower food intake and with no resistance training, your body often starts to lose muscle along with fat. 

That might move the scale, but it’s not good news for your strength, energy, or metabolism and it will make it difficult to keep the weight off long-term.

2. You Risk Decreased Bone Density and Osteoporosis 

Appetite-suppressing drugs can unintentionally lead to under-eating key nutrients like calcium and protein. Combined with inactivity, this increases the risk of osteoporosis, especially for those in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

3. Your Metabolism Slows Down

Muscle is metabolically active tissue, it helps you burn more calories at rest. If you lose too much of it, your metabolism drops,

this can make future weight maintenance much harder and you’re more likely to regain weight faster if you ever stop the medication.

4. Your Energy, Mood, and Mobility Can Suffer

Exercise plays a big role in regulating blood sugar, boosting mood, and physical independence as we age.

We’ve seen firsthand how essential movement becomes, especially at higher medication doses, where your energy and mood can sometimes take a hit.

So What’s The Solution:

It’s not about choosing between medication or movement, it’s about combining the two. That’s how you create results that are not just visible, but sustainable and supportive of your long-term health.

Here’s what we focus on with our clients:

• Strength training 2–3 times per week to protect muscle and bone

• Low-impact cardio and daily movement to support energy, mood, and heart health

• Smart structure to make it sustainable, no extremes, no guesswork

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and looking to get in shape 

Then Book a Free Consultation to find out how we can help you create a routine that fits your life, your goals, and your body.

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