If you’re taking GLP-1 medications, you’ve probably heard advice about staying active. But here’s the question: should you focus on getting more steps or lifting more reps? The truth is, both matter, but in very different ways. Let’s break it down.

But here’s something a lot of people don’t realize: without strength training, you risk losing muscle along with fat. And muscle is the secret to keeping your results long-term.

GLP-1 medications like tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) and semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) have transformed the way many people approach weight loss. With powerful appetite regulation, improved insulin response, and steady fat loss, it can feel like a dream come true — until the weight loss slows down, or worse, stalls completely.