If you feel shaky, sweaty, dizzy, confused or faint during a session, stop, have a sugary snack or drink and tell your prescriber or GP.
GLP-1 SUPPORT
Training support for GLP-1 clients
If you're taking a GLP-1 medication prescribed by your doctor, you may find your appetite is lower and your energy is up and down. JC's training focuses on keeping your strength and routine steady while your body adjusts. He isn't a prescriber or dietitian, and he doesn't advise on medication, doses or side effects.
Check with your prescriber before starting or changing any training or diet plan. You are responsible for getting your own medical advice. Medical decisions are your responsibility, and your prescriber or GP is the right person to advise on them. If you notice severe or unusual side effects, contact them or your GP straight away.
What JC does
Strength training to help protect muscle while your weight changes
Adjusting sessions on low-energy days, so you train at the right level
Habit and routine coaching, including sleep, stress and daily movement
Body image and mindset, so training stays focused on strength, energy and how you feel
What JC doesn't do
Prescribe, change or stop medication
Advise on doses or manage side effects
Give nutrition, diet, calorie or protein advice. For food advice, speak to a registered dietitian.
Replace your GP, pharmacist or a registered dietitian
Safety on the gym floor
Only use GLP-1 medication prescribed through a registered clinic or pharmacy. Counterfeit products exist and can be dangerous.
Why strength training matters on GLP-1 medication
Appetite often drops on GLP-1 medication, so you may eat less overall. When weight comes down quickly, muscle can come down with it. Strength training gives your body a reason to keep that muscle, which helps your strength, your energy and your daily movement as your weight changes.
Many people on GLP-1 medication ask whether they should lift weights. In general, regular strength sessions are a common part of training during weight loss, because they help your body hold on to lean tissue. The right amount depends on your starting point, your energy and your health, so check your plan with your prescriber or GP before you start.
Common questions about strength training on GLP-1
Will I lose muscle on GLP-1 medication?
Some muscle loss can happen during fast weight loss. Regular strength training is one of the main habits that helps reduce it.
Do I need to lift heavy weights?
Training should be progressive and suited to you. JC will adjust it around your energy and what your body can handle.
What if I have low energy some days?
Sessions can be scaled down on those days, so you keep showing up without pushing through exhaustion.
Can I train at home?
Yes, the plan can be built around home equipment or a gym, whichever you have.
His qualification
JC has completed the CIMSPA-recognised 'Working with GLP-1 Clients' course. He is not a CIMSPA member.
Questions about GLP-1 training
Do you work with people on GLP-1 medication?
Yes. JC trains clients who are on GLP-1 medication, focusing on strength work and energy-aware sessions. He doesn't advise on medication, doses, side effects or diet, and he works alongside your prescriber or a dietitian.