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GLP-1s are changing how people lose weight. They're not changing what happens to muscle mass if strength training and protein intake aren't part of the plan. That's the core message Charles Svendsen, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer at Astride Health and a former bariatric surgeon, delivered in a recent segment that started on WCCO | CBS News Minnesota and has since aired across CBS affiliate stations nationwide, from Minnesota to Texas. It's a conversation we have with our partners constantly. Objective data, like DXA body composition, RMR, and VO₂ Max, gives practices the ability to actually see what's happening to lean mass during rapid weight loss, not just estimate it. If your practice is fielding GLP-1 questions from clients, this is worth a watch. #LongevityMedicine #ConciergeMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #PerformanceHealth #PatientOutcomes https://lnkd.in/gMEfmj-Q

More of your clients are starting GLP-1 medications than at any point in recent years, and most of them are only tracking one number: the scale. Referring clients for baseline DXA testing before starting a GLP-1 protocol, and again halfway through, gives you the data to guide the conversation instead of reacting to it. See how partners are building this into their GLP-1 protocols: https://lnkd.in/gnvQfwa7 #GLP1 #DXA #PracticeGrowth

High performers rely on data to make better decisions in nearly every area of life. Health should be no different. While annual physicals are designed to screen for disease and monitor general health, performance testing offers a deeper understanding of metrics like VO₂max, body composition, and movement quality. These insights help create a clearer picture of where you are today and what opportunities exist to improve. We're building a better way to measure human performance and longevity. Read our new blog here: https://lnkd.in/e4dVNU5r #ExecutiveHealth #Leadership #Longevity

GLP-1 medications are changing what weight loss looks like for your clients. What they don't change is basic physiology: the body doesn't lose fat selectively. Without strength training and adequate protein, a meaningful portion of the weight lost is muscle, not fat. Baseline body composition testing, not the number on the scale, separates weight loss from healthy weight loss. That baseline is the difference between a client who looks lighter and one who's actually healthier. Refer your GLP-1 clients to gather baseline data at Human Powered Health. Learn more about how partners are building this into their GLP-1 protocols: https://lnkd.in/gnvQfwa7 #GLP1 #BodyComposition #MuscleHealth

Personal trainers, chiropractors, and physicians know that results matter. The challenge is having objective data to measure and validate progress. That's where Human Powered Health comes in. We provide the testing, reporting, and expertise. You strengthen your client relationships with actionable insights and measurable outcomes. Book a call to learn more about what joining our Preferred Partner Network look like: https://lnkd.in/gnvQfwa7 #PersonalTraining #GymBusiness #PracticeGrowth

Sweat Testing measures actual fluid and sodium loss across real conditions, so hydration and fueling plans can be built around what an athlete's body is actually doing, not a population average. For athletes moving into peak summer training, that's the gap between a hydration plan and a hydration guess. Help keep your athletes safe and well hydrated this summer. Learn more about our Sweat Testing assessments here: https://lnkd.in/etWicuwi #SweatTesting #Hydration #AthletePerformance