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World first Australian study reveals weight training crucial for weight loss drug

Australia’s first Australian study found that weight loss drugs, such as Mounjaro, can limit muscle loss during rapid weight loss but also strip away muscle. Resistance training, particularly strength training, can help prevent and preserve muscle during rapid weight loss. Doctors now advise prescribing the weight loss jab alongside strength training to counter frailty.

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Published 10 Nov 2026, 11:12 UTC · Updated 10 Nov 2026, 11:20 UTC

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