Strength Training on a GLP-1 (Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound) in Athens, Ohio

If you're losing weight on a GLP-1, strength training isn't optional — it's essential. When you lose weight quickly, some of what you lose can be muscle, and holding onto muscle is what keeps you strong, capable, and supports better long-term results. At Structure Sport & Fitness in Athens, Ohio, we coach members through this with focused, protocol-aware programs in a non-judgmental setting — so you can train with confidence while your doctor manages the medication side.

Why lifting matters while you're on a weight-loss protocol

A lot of members come to us after a doctor told them they should be strength training while on semaglutide or tirzepatide. The reasoning is simple: as the weight comes off, you want to protect the muscle underneath it. Muscle is what makes you feel strong on the stairs, able to carry your kids, and steady in everyday life. You don't have to figure this out alone — we plan the training, coach every session, and adjust as your body and energy change.

We understand the real challenges

The honest day-to-day of training on a GLP-1 can include lower energy, changes in appetite, and worrying about doing the wrong thing. We coach with that in mind. Our "meet you where you are" approach means each session flexes to how you're actually feeling that day — some days that's a full workout, some days it's lighter movement — without judgment and without being singled out.

How we start

Most members begin with a free Fitness Consult so we can understand where you are, then a beginner-friendly on-ramp like the Essential Six to build confidence with the foundational movement patterns. From there, Synergy small-group coaching keeps you consistent with a plan built around you.

A note on scope

Structure coaches strength training and supports your goals — we are not a medical provider and don't manage your medication or protocol. Keep working with your prescriber on the medical side; we handle the training side so the two work together.

Where we are

181 N 1804 Way, Unit A, Athens, OH 45701 — between the Sonic/Fire Station roundabout and the OU intramural fields. Book a free Fitness Consult at trainatstructure.com/contact-us. Strength that shows up in real life — work, kids, stress, and everything in between.