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Jack McNamara, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of East London

The best exercises to do while taking weight loss drugs

Body weight exercises, such as lunges, can be a great way to start resistance training. Andrey_Popov/ Shutterstock

Weight loss drugs, such as those containing GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Mounjaro, have emerged as effective tools for people struggling to lose weight. These drugs reduce appetite and sometimes slow digestion which can help people to consume fewer calories.

But while these drugs can significantly lower body weight, it’s important you take steps to avoid losing too much lean mass while taking them.

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