There possibly isn’t a hotter topic in the world of health and fitness right now than GLP-1s, or weight loss drugs such as Ozempic. These drugs are one of the more fascinating opportunities the industry has right now, and there are many different opinions on the subject.
Eric Durak, the president and founder of Medhealthfit, recently sat down with Club Solutions Magazine Podcast host Rachel Zabonick-Chonko to discuss the subject of GLP-1s. Their conversation looks at some of the muscle-wasting side effects that can occur from taking these drugs, how clubs can play a role in overcoming that and more.
Listen to the full conversation below.
Show Notes
- At 1:43 Durak details the role gyms play in the exploding trend of weight loss drugs.
- Learn why some weight loss drugs like Ozempic have muscle-wasting side effects at 3:21.
- At 7:15 Durak discusses longevity programs and their relation to GLP-1s.
- Hear how these drugs could possibly widen the reach of clubs and the industry at large at 10:03.
- At 12:54 Durak shares how clubs should exercise caution concerning usage of any GLP-1 programs.
- Learn about Durak’s manual that provides information on what clubs need to know about weight loss drugs at 15:04.
- At 20:20 hear what’s in store next for the ongoing trend of GLP-1s.
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