6-minute daily habit could help Ozempic users preserve muscle, expert says

As use of GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound grows, an expert says users should include resistance exercise in their routines to help preserve lean body mass during weight loss. He recommends starting with six minutes a day, saying maintaining strength can also support independence in everyday life.

Research cited in the article suggests around 20% to 40% of weight lost with these treatments may be lean body mass, which includes muscle as well as water, organs and connective tissues. Suggested brief exercises include planks, squats, crunches and dumbbell movements, alongside adequate protein; the expert recommends at least three days of resistance training and three days of cardiovascular exercise each week.