Resistance Training
Strength work against load — the non-negotiable companion to large weight loss for keeping muscle and metabolism.
Resistance training — weights, bands, machines, bodyweight — is the signal that tells a shrinking body its muscle is still employed. During substantial weight loss it shifts the composition of what's lost decisively toward fat, defends metabolic rate, and pairs with protein as the two-part lean-mass insurance policy.
The effective dose is smaller than gym culture implies: two to three weekly sessions covering major movement patterns (squat, hinge, push, pull), progressing gradually, count fully — beginners see the fastest returns in strength and glucose handling. For GLP-1 patients the sequencing tip is to start early, while motivation is high and losses are fast, rather than planning to "tone later": the muscle kept now is the metabolism kept at maintenance.
This glossary entry is general information, not medical advice, and is written to be consistent with FDA prescribing information and primary trial publications as of its last review. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for personal medical decisions.
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