Six of the best exercises to preserve strength for GLP-1 users, according to an expert

Summary: Weight loss medicines like GLP-1s are great for dropping pounds, but they can also make you lose muscle and bone strength. This is very risky for older women who might already have weak bones. A physical therapist says you should do 50 to 60 minutes of strength training a week to protect your body. She suggests six easy exercises you can do at home: squats to a chair, deadlifts with dumbbells, push-ups, resistance band rows, carrying a heavy weight in one hand, and a band press for your core. These moves help you stay strong while you lose weight.

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