Weight loss medications like Ozempic are now used by approximately two percent of Australians, with numbers expected to rise as the government adds them to the PBS. Fresh research from Deakin University warns that without weight-bearing exercise, these drugs can cause muscle and bone loss, leaving users weaker and frailer. Experts recommend patients undertake weight-bearing exercise two to three times per week under guidance from personal trainers to prevent these adverse health effects. | Sunri

Ozempic users warned to exercise or risk muscle loss | Sunrise