GLP-1 Strong Start
Lose fat. Preserve muscle. Build habits that last.
Personalized nutrition, strength training, body composition tracking, and accountability designed to help individuals using GLP-1 medications lose fat while preserving muscle.
More than weight loss. Build strength, protect muscle, and create healthy habits that continue beyond the medication.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Isn’t Always Just Fat Loss
GLP-1 medications can be an effective part of a weight-loss plan, but the number on the scale does not tell the whole story. Weight loss may include both body fat and lean muscle.
Losing muscle can contribute to:
Reduced strength and energy
A slower metabolism
Decreased balance and function
Increased fall risk
Greater difficulty maintaining weight loss
The Good News
The right combination of nutrition guidance and progressive strength training can help you preserve muscle while reducing body fat.
What Makes GLP-1 Strong Start Different?
Our multidisciplinary wellness team helps you lose fat, preserve muscle, and create sustainable habits that support your health during and beyond GLP-1 treatment.
Rather than focusing only on body weight, we bring your nutrition, exercise, and body composition data together in one personalized plan.
Then use three service cards:
Nutrition Counseling
Work with a registered dietitian to support your nutritional needs throughout your weight-loss journey.
Protein and nutrient guidance
Practical meal planning
Strategies for managing nutrition-related side effects
Sustainable eating habits
Personalized recommendations based on your goals
Personal Training
Exercise guidance is tailored to your current ability, medical history, and goals.
Preserve and build lean muscle
Improve strength safely
Support balance and mobility
Increase confidence with exercise
Develop a routine you can continue long term
Body Composition Tracking
The scale shows how much you weigh. Body composition testing helps identify what that weight is made of.
We monitor:
Body-fat percentage
Skeletal muscle mass
Weight and body-composition trends
Changes over time
Know what you’re losing—not just how much you weigh.
Why Preserving Muscle Matters
Maintaining muscle is not just about appearance. Muscle supports your strength, mobility, metabolism, bone health, balance, and ability to remain active and independent.
Preserving lean muscle may help you:
Stay strong and independent
Improve balance and reduce fall risk
Support bone health
Maintain a healthier metabolism
Improve daily energy and function
Support healthy aging
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Who the program is for
Is GLP-1 Strong Start Right for You?
You may benefit from this program if:
You are beginning or currently taking a GLP-1 medication
You are losing weight but want to protect your muscle
You are struggling to consume enough protein or maintain balanced nutrition
You want to begin strength training safely
You want guidance from both a registered dietitian and personal trainer
You want objective information beyond the number on the scale
You want habits that can continue beyond the medication
You do not need to be a current physical therapy patient to participate.
How the program works
Your Strong Start Journey
1. Complete your initial assessment
We discuss your goals, current activity, nutrition, health history, and experience with GLP-1 medication.
2. Establish your baseline
Your initial body composition assessment provides measurements beyond body weight, including body-fat percentage and muscle mass.
3. Receive your personalized plan
Your nutrition and exercise recommendations are developed around your needs, ability, and goals.
4. Train, learn, and build habits
You receive professional guidance and accountability as you build strength and improve your nutrition.
5. Track meaningful progress
Follow-up assessments help us identify changes in fat mass, muscle mass, strength, and other measures of progress.
Why patients choose AFPT
Professional Guidance. One Coordinated Plan.
Registered dietitian
Certified personal trainers
Evidence-based nutrition guidance
Individualized exercise programming
Body composition assessments
One-on-one accountability
A personalized plan designed around you
Your nutrition and exercise plans are not treated as separate pieces. Our team works together to support the same goals.
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule your initial GLP-1 Strong Start assessment and begin building a plan focused on fat loss, muscle preservation, strength, and long-term health.
Prefer to speak with us?
Call (410) 266-6626
Frequently Asked Questions
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The program is designed for individuals using medications such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Zepbound®, or another GLP-1 medication. Your wellness plan is based on your individual needs rather than a specific medication brand.
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No. GLP-1 Strong Start provides nutrition counseling, personal training, body composition tracking, and accountability. Medication prescribing and medical management remain with your prescribing healthcare provider.
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No. Your exercise plan will be based on your current fitness level, health history, comfort, and goals.
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Body weight does not distinguish between fat, muscle, and other tissues. Body composition assessments allow us to monitor whether changes are coming primarily from body fat, lean mass, or both.
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Use the correct answer based on AFPT’s policy.
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State the actual program schedule here—for example, at the beginning of the program and at regular follow-up intervals.
