Episode 4: Interview with Pete Kupprion - GLP-1s, Body Composition, and Smarter Movement as We Age

Continuing our conversation on GLP-1 medications and what we're seeing in practice, in this episode, Laura, RD, CDCES, CEDS-S and Shannon, PhD, RD, RYT, CDN chat with Pete Kupprion of Koop Strength.In this episode, we discuss concerns around muscle loss, changes in body composition, and the trends we are noticing in fitness and training in the context of GLP-1 use. We also explore how Pete thinks about the role of GLP-1s within a broader, long-term health and performance framework, and what he is seeing firsthand with clients. Pete takes us through his thoughtful and ethical approach to working with clients who use GLP-1 medications. We dive into how movement and training needs evolve across the lifespan, including how goals, recovery, and exercise selection should shift during different life stages, particularly in perimenopause and menopause. Together, we break down common myths about exercise during hormonal transitions and discuss what people actually need to support strength, muscle preservation, joint health, and long-term function.Pete also shares practical strategies for fitting exercise into an already very busy lifestyle, and explains what truly matters when time and energy are limited. He breaks down what the most efficient and effective forms of movement look like as we age, focusing on realistic, sustainable strength-based approaches that support function, recovery, and long-term health without requiring excessive time in the gym.Finally, we discuss how to take a more holistic view of movement, including how to think about inflammation, stress, and recovery when designing workouts. We explore why more is not always better, how training should be adapted for people living with hormonal conditions (including PCOS), and how chronic stress and under-recovery can worsen inflammation and undermine results. Pete underscores the importance of movement as a tool to support overall health, resilience, and quality of life.Be sure to check out Laura and Shannon's master class on GLP-1s.