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Losing weight on a GLP-1? Make sure it's not muscle.

Up to 40% of what you lose can be muscle.
The only fix? Lift weights.

$4 baseline scan · train 2-3x a week · re-scan every 6 weeks

$4 "Skinny Fat" ScanFree Comprehensive Consultation
Fit3D body scan comparison showing lean mass rising from 95.8 to 106.8 lbs while fat mass drops
15 yrs
In Westwood
500+
Transformations
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6 wks
between progress scans
How it works

Hypertrophy-Specific Training & Tracking

1-on-1 coaching and training, built around your medication.

1

Consultation w/ 3D body scan

An initial consultation with a 60-second scan to get your starting body-fat %, lean mass, and many other measurements. We build you a customized resistance training program.

2

Train 2-3x a week

A muscle-sparing program written for your body and your medication. If you are new to lifting, or even if it's been a while - you'll actually grow muscle. We call this a "recomp."

3

Re-scan every 6 weeks

We do 6-week check-ins with new scan data to re-establish goals and further optimize your program.

Why it matters

Don't become part of the "skinny-fat" statistic

The scale can't tell fat from muscle. We can.

Medication alone
Medication w/ our lifting protocol
The weight comes off
Yes
Yes
What comes off with it
Up to 40% can be lean mass
Training signals your body to grow/keep the muscle
Strength day to day
Goes down as weight drops
Goes up in untrained - you get stronger while you lose. Trained individuals mostly maintain strength.
The shape you end up with
Smaller, same softness
Leaner, firmer, more athletic
When you come off the medication
Appetite returns, less muscle to hold the line
Muscle and habits are more likely to stay with you, because we coach you on diet behavior too
Start with your $4 baseline scan

Book the scan online, then we build your protocol from your real numbers.

✓ 60-second scan
✓ Lean-mass baseline recorded
✓ Free results review with a coach
Prefer to talk first? Text us 201-783-7694
Common questions

GLP-1s and training

Do GLP-1's like Ozempic cause muscle loss?
Not exactly. Any kind of weight loss is a mix of fat-mass and fat-free mass. There's a very long and nuanced response to this with decades of mixed research in all population types. The real crucial take-away, regardless of the mixed evidence - don't skip high-effort resistance training.
How do I prevent muscle loss on a GLP-1?
The evidence points to two levers: progressive resistance training 2 to 3 times a week at minimum, and adequate protein, typically 1.2 to 2 grams per kilogram of bodyweight daily. We help you with both aspects.
Will the scale stop moving once I start lifting?
Almost certainly not. Gaining enough muscle to cancel out fat loss only happens if you just have a few pounds to lose. If weight training is a fresh stimulus for you, your body may initially react by retaining an extra pound or two of water. But it's short-lived, not related to your progressive fat loss, and it passes anyway.
My weight loss stalled. Did the medication stop working?
Unlikely. GLP-1's aren't a magic bullet - more like a shortcut. They work by suppressing appetite, more for some than others. But if you don't address the underlying behavior issues of overeating (or drinking), then over time you tend to drift back to older habits. Furthermore as you lose weight, your metabolism slows down, because there's less demand for energy. All this is resolved by auditing your food intake and ensuring you preserve a calorie deficit. This is our specialty and we will coach you through it.
Why do I look smaller but softer?
Simply because of everything this page is about. When fat and lean tissue come off in similar proportion, overall body composition barely shifts, so you end up with a smaller version of the same body. The definition you expected at goal weight never appears. This is why resistance training is crucial.
Why do I feel weaker while I'm losing weight?
Similar to lean mass and resting metabolic rate, overall strength is directly correlated with your weight. But also - prolonged and/or aggressive weight loss may come with temporary side effects such as: disturbed sleep, moodiness, stress, and low energy. Lifting will build strength (or mostly maintain for trained people) almost immediately.
I have no energy on this medication. Can I actually train?
Yes. Measured physical activity does decline in most people after starting a GLP-1, and low energy intake means capacity varies day to day. Proper programming accounts for that. We stick with evidence based practices that adapt to your needs, in order to get you the best outcome.
What happens when I stop the medication?
Appetite returns, and the muscle and habits you built are what keep the weight off. That's why we treat the medication window as the time to build strength, not just lose pounds. We can help you monitor your calorie intake post-intervention.

Your medication is working. Make it count.

Start with a $4 baseline scan and see exactly where your muscle stands today.

Book my $4 baseline scan

Unlimited 1-on-1 personal training and diet coaching in Westwood, NJ. No memberships, no contracts.

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