ACE CEO Urges 2-3 Weekly Strength Sessions for Older GLP-1 Users

2 articles · Updated · Fit and Well · May 26

Cedric Bryant said older adults using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs should prioritize preserving strength, physical function and lean mass, warning that the quality of weight loss matters as muscle and bone decline with age.
2-3 resistance-training sessions a week are a practical target during active weight loss, he said, with six to 10 major-muscle exercises, one to three sets, and eight to 15 repetitions done with gradual progression.
1.2-1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight daily can help support muscle maintenance, recovery and satiety; Bryant said many older adults may benefit from the higher end if medically appropriate.
Adults in their 50s and 60s need greater focus on resistance training and protein as age-related muscle loss accelerates, while people in their 70s and beyond may need more individualized, supervised programs centered on mobility, balance and independence.

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