Personal Training with Ozempic

The Benefits of Personal Training With Ozempic (and other brands like Mounjaro)

Semaglutide, known by brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy, has transformed the landscape of weight management. Clinical trials consistently show that people lose a significant percentage of body weight while taking the medication. But what many don’t realise is that how you lose weight matters just as much as how much you lose. This is where structured exercise plays a crucial role.

The downside of  weight loss with Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro – loss of muscle mass

The main problem with semaglutide‑aided weight loss is the loss of muscle mass. When we lose weight, we don’t just lose fat; the body also draws energy from muscle, preserving some fat for potential future emergencies. So although the scales may look great and you will have lost weight, a portion of that loss will have been muscle.

In some trials, up to 39% of the total weight lost with semaglutide was lean tissue, particularly in people who did not exercise or consume adequate protein. This means that during weight loss, your metabolic rate will fall, reducing the amount of energy you need each day. When you reach your target and return to normal eating, you are more likely to slip into a calorie surplus, leading to weight regain — and potentially even more weight than before.

 Why is muscle mass so important?

As well as making sure there’s no metabolic crash, muscle mass  helps to control blood sugar, which lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes. It is also essential for strength, balance, and mobility, allowing you to perform daily activities and preventing falls. It improves bone health, strengthens bones, and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Furthermore, healthy muscles support your immune system, provide protein stores, and are linked to better brain health.

Loose skin, loss of tone and “Ozempic face”

Another issue with fat jab weight loss is that without exercise, you can end up looking loose, older, sagging or gaunt. In Hollywood this has become known as “Ozempic face”. In the UK many headlines talk of people having to crowdfund in order to afford surgical procedures to fix problems with rapid non exercise semaglutide weight loss. Exercising properly and eating a well balanced diet will greatly help offset these negative side effects of weight loss with Ozempic or Mounjaro.

Why Personal Training with Ozempic works so well

1. Guided strength training sessions preserve muscle mass for long term success

Personal training sessions with us ensure that you are doing the right volume of strength training, choosing the most efficient and effective exercises, and training at the right intensity safely. This means you will keep and build muscle tissue even during a calorie deficit. This is especially important for long-term health, as muscle supports mobility, bone health, and metabolic function. It makes long term weight loss and maintenance very secure and sustainable.

2. Enhancing fat loss with the right type of cardio

Targeted cardio at the right intensity for the most efficient duration will help burn the most fat, and make your weight loss success healthy in the long term, keeping the heart and brain healthy and preventing a host of degenerative diseases.

3. Improving metabolic health and insulin sensitivity

Both semaglutide and exercise improve insulin sensitivity, reduce blood pressure, and lower cardiovascular risk factors. When combined, these effects may be greater than either intervention alone.

4. Avoiding sagging skin or a sallow look

Targeted and guided strength training with one of our supportive personal trainers will also avoid the common problem of sagging skin that can come with semaglutide weight loss alone. Building muscle and tone, while ensuring that you are getting the correct nutrients and amount of protein will make your weight loss aesthetically pleasing, giving you a healthy, toned look, not a sally I”ve lost weight too quickly” vibe.

5. Helping us solve hard to fix eating issues.

Over our 20 years in personal training, we have occasionally had clients whom we just couldn’t quite help nutritionally. Yes, we made them fitter and stronger, but despite using every tool at our disposal — including referring clients to secondary experts in psychology and counselling — they still ate too much of the wrong foods. Both science and our experience now show that for some people, genetics, circumstances, loneliness, boredom, the need for comfort, and of course the ready availability of highly processed foods make cutting back extremely challenging.

Semaglutide has been a boon in helping this type of person moderate their caloric intake while still enjoying food. With that part of the equation under control, we as personal trainers can focus on building muscle mass, improving tone, and enhancing overall fitness.

6. Avoiding malnutrition

This may sound hard to believe, but some people on semaglutide can experience malnutrition. How? For individuals who are overweight and rely heavily on highly processed foods, they may only be getting enough nutrients, vitamins, and minerals because of the sheer volume of food they consume. The food may be low in nutritional value, but the large quantity means they still take in just enough essential nutrients.

However, when calories are reduced without improving the nutritional quality of those foods, malnutrition can occur. Personal training alongside Ozempic means you not only get the right structure and focused exercise, but also the nutritional improvements needed to ensure you’re losing weight in the healthiest and most sustainable way.

Personal Training with Ozempic