STRENGTH & SUPPORT ON MOUNJARO AND WEGOVY
GLP-1 SUPPORT
On Mounjaro, Wegovy or another weight loss jab? I make sure the weight you lose is fat, not the muscle that keeps you strong. And I also make sure it stays off when you stop the injections.
Lose fat not muscle
why you need more than a jab
- Up to a third of the weight lost on these jabs can be lean mass, including muscle
- Most people regain around two-thirds of the weight within a year of stopping
Read more about muscle loss on weight loss jabs…
Weight Loss Jabs and Muscle Loss: Why Strength Training Matters
On a weight loss jab? Here’s how to lose fat, not muscle.
Hello, I’m Steve…
“A jab turns down your hunger. It doesn’t build your strength, fix your eating habits or give you a plan for coming off. That’s where I come in. I’ve been a personal trainer for 12 years, and I’m interested in long-term change, not quick fixes.”
how GLP-1 support works
Body composition tracking
A two-hour consultation to measure body fat, not just weight, repeated every three to four months so you can see you’re losing fat, not muscle.
Two 60-minute strength sessions a week
Proper resistance training in my private gym, to hold on to your muscle while the weight comes off.
Nutrition accountability & education
When your appetite is low, every mouthful counts. You’ll send me what you eat and learn how to get the protein you need, so the habits are yours when the jab stops.
Your jab is a medicine, so anything about dose or side effects is for your prescriber. My job is everything around it.
Ready to get more from your jab? Book your GLP-1 support consultation. It’s free!
This is for…
- You’re on a GLP-1 jab, or about to start one
- You’re worried about losing muscle or looking “deflated”
- You’re planning to come off and want to keep the weight off
- You’re ready to put the work in
Jo lost nearly 8 stone and is still training with me nine years later.
proof that strength and habits last
Jo lost nearly 8 stone and is still training with me nine years later.
are we a good fit?
Ready for real change? Book your GLP-1 support free consultation
FAQ
What is GLP-1 support?
It’s everything around your weight loss jab that the jab itself doesn’t do: strength training to protect your muscle, nutrition coaching so you eat well on a small appetite, and a plan for keeping the weight off when you stop.
Should I exercise while on Mounjaro or Wegovy?
Absolutely, yes. Strength training is the most important thing you can add. Without it, a large share of the weight you lose can be muscle rather than fat. Check with your prescriber before starting any new exercise if you have a health condition.
Can you lose muscle on weight loss jabs?
You can. Research suggests around a quarter to a third of the weight lost on GLP-1 jabs can be lean mass, which includes muscle. Resistance training and enough protein are the best ways to hold on to it.
How much protein do I need on a GLP-1 jab?
Researchers suggest roughly 1.2 to 1.6g of protein per kilo of body weight a day. That can be hard when you’re not hungry, which is why we work on it together: what to eat, when, and how to make small meals count.
Will I put the weight back on when I stop?
Many people do. In one major trial, people regained around two-thirds of the weight they’d lost within a year of stopping. The best protection is building strength and eating habits while you’re still on the jab, so they’re already in place when you come off.
What if I feel sick or tired on the jab?
That’s common, especially after a dose increase. I’ll adjust your sessions around how you feel on the day. Anything to do with side effects or your dose is a conversation for your prescriber.
Do I have to be on a jab to train with you?
No. Many of my clients have lost weight without one. GLP-1 support is for people who are on a jab, about to start, or planning to come off.
Where do you train?
In person at my private, fully equipped gym in Mortimer Common, near Reading. I also offer online personal training if you’re further away.