Strength Training on Mounjaro & Wegovy in Reading
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.
GLP-1 support to protect your muscles
why you need more than a jab
- Up to a third of the weight lost on these jabs can be lean mass, including muscle.
- Losing muscle slows your metabolism, which makes the weight easier to put back on.
- Most people regain around two-thirds of the weight within a year of stopping.
There's a better, more sustainable way…
Strength training and protein on Mounjaro and Wegovy
A jab turns down your hunger, but it won’t build your strength or teach you what to eat when you stop. Without the right training, a large share of the weight you lose can be muscle, and that’s the muscle that keeps your metabolism working and stops you looking “deflated”.
That’s where I come in. Two strength sessions a week protect your muscle while the fat comes off. Protein matters just as much: when your appetite is low, it’s easy to fall short, and your body takes what it needs from your muscle instead. I’ll help you plan simple, protein-first meals so every small plate counts. We measure your body composition, not just your weight, so you can see you’re losing fat. By the time you come off the jab, the habits are already yours.
I’ve been a personal trainer since 2012, and I train clients on GLP-1 medication in my private gym in Mortimer Common, near Reading. It’s a short drive from Burghfield, Tadley, Theale and Spencers Wood. Anything about your dose or side effects stays with your prescriber; my job is everything around it.
Read more about muscle loss on weight loss jabs…
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 since 2012, and I’m interested in long-term change, not quick fixes.”
- PT since 2012
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Work with me from £50 / hr
on the blog
Weight Loss Jabs and Muscle Loss: Why Strength Training Matters
On a weight loss jab? Here’s how to lose fat, not muscle.
Weight loss jabs are everywhere. Friends are on them, colleagues are on them, and the results can be dramatic. If you're on Mounjaro or Wegovy, or thinking about it, I'm not here to talk you out of it. For the right people, these medicines have their place.
But hardly anyone asks this question when they start: what are you actually losing? And the one that follows: what happens when you stop?
how GLP-1 support works
Body composition tracking
A two-hour onboarding session 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!
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FAQ
What is GLP-1 support, and do I need to be on a jab?
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.
It’s for people who are on a jab, about to start, or planning to come off. You don’t need to be on one to train with me; many of my clients have lost weight without one.
Should I exercise on Mounjaro or Wegovy, and can I lose muscle?
Absolutely, yes. Research suggests around a quarter to a third of the weight lost on GLP-1 jabs can be lean mass, which includes muscle. Strength training and enough protein are the best ways to hold on to it. Check with your prescriber before starting any new exercise if you have a health condition.
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.
