Workout routines on GLP-1s?

MOTS-c before a workout hits different for me. solid energy boost. SS-31's nice but doesn't give me the same kick. been stacking NAD+ on off days and thinking about combining both next time. everyone gets different results though.
 
Ugh, I wish I could exercise. The nausea is awful, even with medication. I'm almost ready to quit because I can't do my sport anymore. It feels pointless.
 
I try to do a little something almost every day, it's more of a mental/emotional thing for me. Usually, it's 30-45 mins on the bike and some kind of weight training. No real plan, just whatever feels right that day.

I've got a mini gym set up at home, so no excuses! Plus, it just makes me feel better. Down about 35lbs, 15 more to go!
 
I go to exercise classes about 5 times a week, with 3 of those being yoga. I also walk about a half hour to and from the classes. On the days that I don't have classes, I do mini arm and leg workouts -- 15 minutes for arms and 25 for legs. I've definitely noticed a difference in my arms since starting in September.

It's easy to fit into my busy schedule since they are short and I don't have to sit on the floor to do them. I'm 62 and not as active as I used to be, so it makes it a lot less daunting. Sometimes, I'll do some videos I found online. Here are a few that I use:

Fitbymik
https://www.youtube.com/@fitbymik

Arms 15 minutes :

https://youtu.be/i-Ci1PxwUpY?si=lsPG1Mnmsmw1HCkf

https://youtu.be/d7j9p9JpLaE?si=e7oPvuv69Y2dtDMk

https://youtu.be/60LRBIEiT6s?si=aqnJCIxJT0FfGkIW

Arms 12 min
https://youtu.be/xtBnCpVOZ-c?si=n4NT5SF0O6V_9EJT

Barre arms 10m no breaks
https://youtu.be/X96JNbGi8qg?si=971d77Cb47NXkYVG

Standing abs 15 min

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KVt_uBX-XQw

Arms + legs ballet 10min *

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nqsNZ8qapS8&pp=ygUPQmFycmUgYXJtcyBsZWdz

I purchased some weights on a popular online store. I suggest starting with lighter weights to get the hang of the moves and slowly increase as you feel stronger. I started out using 3lb weights and now I am using 6lb weights.

More videos:

Abs 5 min
https://youtu.be/EfqnbddVuhI?si=XUJ5JbI3INeSW4dX

https://youtu.be/hdiNdGTMLcY?si=0mOh-l-S1nquT1PS

Abs 10 min with Plank variations

https://youtu.be/461J5jmprIg?si=4j7rpoZayk6CaFAc

Legs ballet 10mim

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AfMqtvyT_QM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zysAUmmsp2g&pp=ygUGQmFsbGV0

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p3osFGvGCqI&pp=ygUSQmFsbGV0IEZpdGJ5bWlrIDEw

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oLrMdUCnyls&t=10s&pp=ygUGQmFsbGV0

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=udGm_c0XuL4

Ab roller explained

Plank 1min

RKC PLANK 10-30 sec

DEAD BUG switching legs Arms always up alternating leg/opposite arm

Lie down arms behind you. Try getting up using your core

Load carrying I bought 12lb weights to carry around

Ab Wheel *

Abdominal machine

Sept 1
3lb

Oct 1
4.5 (2 kilos)

Oct 16
5lb

Nov 18th + 25th class 7lb

Nov 27th
6lb
 
I love dancing, water aerobics, and even gymnastics (there's an adult class nearby!)...and walking, of course. Running is SO not for me, and repetitive weightlifting bores me to tears. But I do enjoy getting out and catching Pokemon on Pokemon Go most days.
 
As someone who works in fitness AND is a runner, I learned to give myself some grace early on. The first few days after my injection, the fatigue and nausea were real. I still needed to move, so I modified. I'd power walk in class instead of run, and take more breaks during strength training. I'd take my shot Saturday after a long workout and then chill on Sunday.

Now, almost a year later, it's way easier. I'm pretty much back to normal. I just switched to another med and feel even better!
 
Sema's been rough on workouts since July. I used to be super active, so this sucks. I walk and lift some weights to minimize muscle loss, but I overheat and get lightheaded easily. I took a week off because I was so tired of the exhaustion and nausea. Switching meds next time.
 
It's been 5 months for me and I can barely exercise at all. Walking up the stairs to my place is hard enough. I'm just exhausted most of the time. I miss kickboxing! I'll probably wait another month (I'm almost at my goal weight) and then taper off to see if I can get back to working out.
 
I went from hitting the gym 4x a week doing strength training, to a hybrid routine now. It's a personal journey because I got into endurance sports from peer pressure, but I'm not giving up my strength days. Still do that 3x a week and the staples are deadlifts, bench, and squats. Everything else is just extra!
 
You should aim to work out as intensely as you would if you weren't on medication. Remember, it is basically just a medicine-induced version of dieting.

My TDEE is around 3400 calories, and I eat about 2000 a day. I lose about 2 pounds per week using a pretty low dose of my medication every few days.

I'm currently training for a sub 25-minute 5k. I do an hour of zone 2 cardio, mainly arc training, and run three times a week. I'm slowly increasing my mileage while staying in zones 2 and 3.

After those sessions, I do about 20 minutes of lifting, which is 3-5 sets of a few exercises. I also ride dirtbikes twice a week, plus a weekend ride if I can.

Do what you enjoy and what feels right, but this routine is what I do and it seems to help with my body composition.
 
I lift weights for an hour, including warm-up/cool-down, three times a week while my kids are at practice. I do legs, push, and pull days. You can look up PPL routines if you want to try it. I joined a gym with a few locations around town so it's easy to get to. I take a cardio/core class once a week and stretch twice a week.
 
Lots of bodyweight workout videos on the net if you do not have time or money for the gym. 20-30 mins 2-3 times a week is a solid start. Adjustable dumbbells give you even more options without leaving the house.
 
I agree with PulseBTW445 that you don't need a gym. But I do believe it should be balanced; if you have knee or back problems, working your muscles actually helps in most cases, unless you just had an injury and need to rest.
 
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