A practical weekly structure looks like this: Monday: Upper body strength (compound movements, 10-12 working sets total) Tuesday: Rest or light walking Wednesday: Lower body strength (compound movements, 10-12 working sets total) Thursday: Rest or light walking Friday: Full body session (moderate intensity, 8-10 working sets) Saturday: Active recovery (walking, mobility, light stretching) Sunday: Full rest Monitor Recovery Signals Pay attention to three key indicators: Strength maintenance
Aerobic and resistance training exercises also improve insulin sensitivity, vascular function, and oxidative stress, critical for longterm cardiometabolic health [172]
Like much of the NICE guidance, it is not necessarily designed with GPs in mind, but I often find it useful if I need more detail
Preliminary neuroimaging studies suggest that GLP-1 agonists may enhance prefrontal cortex connectivity, the brain region responsible for executive functions like planning, working memory, and sustained attention
Sekhon UDS, Swingle K, Girish A, Luc N, de la Fuente M, Alvikas J, Haldeman S, Hassoune A, Shah K, Kim Y, et al
Maintenance doses will be required for long-lasting results once in 3-6 months