As Americans increasingly turn to GLP-1 medications — which have been linked to a loss of lean muscle, especially during rapid weight loss — experts say preserving strength and mobility should be a priority as people age.
Jacob Zemer, a New York-based fitness coach who primarily trains clients ranging from 35 to 55 years old, said that beyond GLP-1s, there are several other reasons that adults start losing muscle as they get older.
“The biggest change is lifestyle,” he told Fox News Digital. “When you’re in your teen years or your 20s, you’re running around, you’re doing activities that lend themselves to building muscle.”
That tends to change as people shift focus to career and family, the expert said.
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