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In the latest episode of Exercise Science, #MacKin Professors Stuart Phillips and Martin Gibala explore the growing conversation around GLP-1 weight loss drugs—and whether concerns about muscle loss are justified. Marty and Stu are joined by leading researchers Renee J. Rogers, PhD, FACSM, FTOS and John Jakicic to unpack what the latest science really says. This episode covers: • How GLP-1s affect muscle mass • New research on exercise and body composition • Whether muscle loss is a real concern • Practical ways to preserve muscle while using these medications Follow @realexercisescience on your favourite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/dUJ6DGAH 🎧 Episode 5 “Muscle Mass & Weight Loss Drugs: Overblown Fears or Justified Concerns?” is now live: https://lnkd.in/d6sGkVCx #RealExerciseScience #HealthResearch #Podcast #EvidenceBased