Strength Training on GLP-1: Build Muscle Without Lifting Heavy w/ Claudia Dzina

Send us Fan MailYour GLP-1 doesn't clear glucose, your muscles do. Which means strength training isn't just protecting your body on Ozempic, it's making the medication work better.Registered dietitian Ana Reisdorf talks with Claudia Dzina, a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist who trains women on GLP-1 medications one-on-one over Zoom. They cover why you don't have to lift heavier and heavier to get stronger, the warning signs your tendons can't keep up with your muscles, and exactly where to start if you've never worked out a day in your life — without burning out, getting hurt, or quitting after a few weeks.IN THIS EPISODE- Why muscle is the body's largest glucose sink and how it makes your GLP-1 work better- Strength training vs cardio on a GLP-1: which to choose when you only have time for one- The warning signs your tendons and ligaments can't keep up with your muscles- Progressive overload without lifting heavier — why mechanical tension matters more than load- Where to start strength training if you've never exercised, plus the three planes of motionABOUT THE GUESTClaudia Dzina is an online personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and Pilates instructor. She works one-on-one with women who are using GLP-1 medications through live Zoom sessions, so they can train from home (or wherever they choose). Most of the women she works with are brand new to exercise and are trying to build strength while their bodies are changing pretty quickly. Her approach is structured and progressive — building real strength, but in a way the body can actually keep up with, so clients don't burn out, get hurt, or quit after a few weeks. Her training style focuses on how the body adapts during change: the nervous system, muscle, and connective tissue all respond differently, so she paces things in a way that allows clients to keep going and eventually handle more.CONNECT WITH CLAUDIAWebsite: https://www.seventhremedy.comQ&A: https://seventhremedy.com/the-only-glp-1-personal-trainer/#trainingquestions Freebies: https://seventhremedy.com/fitness-nutrition-facts/Training Info Page: https://seventhremedy.com/exercise-on-ozempic/SPONSORTimeline (Mitopure) — clinically studied Urolithin A that supports mitochondrial renewal and muscle strength during midlife and GLP-1 weight loss.http://timeline.com/glp1hub for 20% off (now starting at $79)CHAPTERS00:00  The muscle-glucose connection no one explains01:56  Who Claudia trains and how it works03:07  Why strength training matters on a GLP-104:17  Strength vs cardio: which wins06:08  The real reasons women don't start09:39  When your tendons can't keep up16:13  The "lift heavier" myth, debunked18:38  Train your whole body in three planes24:13  The non-negotiable: stretching and mobility27:33  What to eat to actually build strengthMORE FROM GLP-1 HUB📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.