Karisa Gilmer

One of the most overlooked aspects of GLP-1–assisted weight loss is muscle loss . Rapid weight loss without resistance training can reduce lean muscle mass, slow metabolism, and negatively affect long-term health. This is where gyms provide irreplaceable value. Gyms help GLP-1 users: Preserve lean muscle Improve bone density Maintain metabolic health Build functional strength Transition from weight loss to longevity Forward-thinking gym owners are adapting by: Training coaches on GLP-1 basics...

Your members don’t stop being your members when they leave the floor. The real question is: Who’s supporting them the other 22 hours of the day? If that support comes from somewhere else, loyalty slowly shifts. Avoiding the Conversation Doesn’t Protect Anyone Members already trust you with their bodies. Avoiding GLP-1 conversations doesn’t: Stop them from using them Make them safer Preserve your culture Guiding them — professionally — does. This Isn’t Selling Meds. It’s Supporting Decisions....

GLP-1 medications aren’t just a health breakthrough — they’re an economic one. Goldman Sachs estimates that widespread GLP-1 adoption could increase U.S. GDP by up to 1%  by improving workforce participation and productivity. Obesity currently reduces economic output through missed work, lower performance, and chronic illness. Healthier people: Work more Earn more Spend more on fitness, wellness, and longevity That matters for gym owners. As GLP-1 users regain energy and confidence, they are...