GLP-1 success depends on more than the medication
Why training, nutrition, and Renew Specialty Group create real sustainable change
What the research shows
A study published in Nature Medicine found that participants using semaglutide lost an average of fifteen percent of their total body weight. However, those who paired the medication with structured physical activity and higher protein intake lost more fat mass, kept more lean muscle, and improved metabolic markers at a significantly higher rate.
A clinical trial in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that GLP one users who performed regular resistance training preserved nearly seventy five percent more lean tissue than those who did not train. This matters because lean mass drives metabolism, supports bone density, stabilizes hormones, and protects long term health.
Research in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism shows that when GLP one therapy is paired with strength work, improved sleep, and supportive nutrition, it creates meaningful changes across the entire metabolic spectrum including fasting insulin, inflammation markers, cardiovascular health, and VO2 capacity.
The conclusion across major medical journals is consistent. Medication alone will lower the scale, but medication plus lifestyle will change your life.
Why muscle matters during GLP one therapy
Many people lose weight quickly on GLP one medications. Without resistance training and adequate protein, a large portion of that weight can come from muscle. When muscle drops, metabolism slows, energy declines, and long term weight maintenance becomes harder. This is why the combination of strength training and high quality protein becomes non negotiable.
Muscle is metabolically active tissue. It improves insulin sensitivity, stabilizes blood sugar, raises resting metabolic rate, and improves overall body composition. Preserving and rebuilding muscle during GLP one therapy is the key to making results last beyond the prescription.
How peptides can support muscle preservation during GLP one therapy
Another tool gaining momentum in the medical wellness field is peptide therapy. Certain peptides can support lean muscle retention, recovery, and metabolic function while someone is using a GLP one medication. Since appetite often decreases on GLP one therapy, peptides that help stimulate muscle protein synthesis or improve recovery can be valuable additions. Renew Specialty Group uses peptides strategically to help reduce the risk of muscle loss and to support overall strength, energy, and long term metabolic health. This type of stacking approach works best when it is medically supervised and paired with strength training and structured nutrition.
How nutrition coaching fits into GLP one success
One of the biggest challenges people experience while taking GLP one medications is a dramatic drop in appetite. While this helps with weight loss, it also makes it easy to under eat protein and essential nutrients. When protein intake falls, the body loses muscle faster, recovery slows, energy drops, and metabolism decreases.
This is where structured nutrition coaching becomes essential. Our nutrition program teaches you how to hit the right protein targets, fuel your training, support hormonal health, and maintain muscle while your appetite is changing. It removes the guesswork and gives you a clear plan tailored to your goals. You can learn more about our nutrition coaching here.
Where Renew Specialty Group fits in
Renew Specialty Group is the gold standard in medically supervised wellness in our area. Their team combines modern medical interventions with lifestyle based support to help clients achieve real, sustainable health.
They provide GLP one medications with proper dosing and ongoing monitoring, peptide therapy for recovery and performance, hormone replacement therapy for men and women, testosterone replacement therapy, and a range of advanced tools to help people feel strong, energetic, and metabolically healthy again.
What makes Renew Specialty Group different is that they do not simply hand you a prescription. They help you build the habits and structure to make it work. Their approach aligns perfectly with what we teach inside our training programs. Medication opens the door. Movement, nutrition, sleep, hydration, and accountability make the change permanent. You can learn more about Renew Specialty Group here.
The strongest path forward
If you are considering GLP one therapy, or if you are already on a medication and want to maximize results while preserving muscle and long term health, pairing it with strength training through our programs at CrossFit Cornelius will accelerate everything.
Renew Specialty Group provides the medical oversight. We provide the coaching, structure, community, and lifestyle support that keep your progress moving in the right direction.
This combination creates the highest success rate and the lowest rebound risk.
If you want an introduction to Renew Specialty Group or want to talk about combining their services with our training and nutrition coaching, reach out and I will connect you.
The strongest path forward
If you are considering GLP one therapy, or if you are already on a medication and want to maximize results while preserving muscle and long term health, pairing it with strength training through our programs at CrossFit Cornelius will accelerate everything.
Renew Specialty Group provides the medical oversight. We provide the coaching, structure, community, and lifestyle support that keep your progress moving in the right direction.
This combination creates the highest success rate and the lowest rebound risk.
If you want an introduction to Renew Specialty Group or want to talk about combining their services with our training and nutrition coaching, reach out and I will connect you.
Note: This article is for general education only and is not medical advice. GLP one medications, peptides, hormone therapy, and all medical treatments should only be used under the supervision of a licensed medical provider. For questions about prescriptions, dosing, or medical suitability, please consult Renew Specialty Group or your healthcare professional.
