The Magic of Ozempic and Wegovy

If you HAVEN’T heard of Ozempic and Wegovy, you’ve likely been living under a rock.

Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for a drug called Semaglutide. Semaglutide was originally designed to help treat Type II Diabetes, and has a desirable side effect of weight loss. In short, it helps your pancreas secrete the proper amount of insulin in response to blood sugar levels.

I am not a doctor, and I am not here to discuss if this drug is appropriate for you or anyone else, nor am I in any position to discuss any risks or side effects. I do believe that in certain situations, medical intervention is a powerful tool when looking to improve health and fitness. If modern medicine is able to assist people with appetite regulation and other side effects of obesity, I think it’s a discussion meant for a patient and their doctor.

Here’s what I’d like to say:

Semaglutide is not a magic pill (shot).

It won’t help build muscle. Strength training is still a necessary habit.

It won’t help with mobility. Performing training and mobility work helps us stay limber and ambulatory and reduce the risk of injury.

It won’t improve cardiovascular fitness. Doing more cardio improves cardio, thus helping us do the things we enjoy for longer and with more energy.

It won’t replace foods rich with vitamins, minerals, and protein that keep our bodies running efficiently. 

The need to embrace the habits of strength training, movement that you enjoy, and better nutrition will never be replaced by medicine.

At least not that I envision. 

I believe that advances in medicine brings great help to many, but I also believe that a drug like Semaglutide allows it to become too easy to forget about the importance of exercise, nutrition and mobility.

There is no shame coming from this side of the HOUSE regarding whether or not someone is using a GLP. What we ARE in favor of is making sure that adequate protein and strength training are taking place with the use of the supplemental drug. That’s where we can help – strength training and nutrition in a supportive, judgement-free zone. Find out more by setting up a free no sweat intro at the link below – where we can discuss these things and ensure we’re checking ALL boxes for overall health.

www.empowerhousegym.com

Keep pursuing strength!

-Coach Fowler