A new randomized trial in Nature Medicine followed 120 adults aged 50 to 70 who were on tirzepatide for 40 weeks. Half also did resistance training three times a week.
Both groups lost about 49 pounds. But the lifters lost less lean mass, and their strength told the real story. People on the drug alone grew 7 to 9% weaker. The lifting group grew 11 to 18% stronger.
Same weight loss, very different body. Muscle protects your metabolism, balance, and independence as you age.
If you’re on a GLP-1 medication, ask: Who is protecting your muscle?
Study: doi.org
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