GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Explained for Coaches | Benefits, Risks & Real-World Use скачать в хорошем качестве

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Explained for Coaches | Benefits, Risks & Real-World Use

GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the fitness and nutrition industry fast- and coaches need to understand what’s actually happening. In this episode of The Functional Coaches Corner, we break down the mechanism, benefits, risks, and real-world coaching considerations behind GLP-1 medications so you can support clients without fear, confusion, or overstepping your scope. This isn’t about hype or hate. It’s about informed, practical coaching in a world where more clients are using pharmaceutical tools for fat loss and metabolic health. Inside this episode, we cover: How GLP-1 medications work in the body Why they reduce appetite and improve blood sugar control The most common side effects coaches should recognize Risks of rapid weight loss, including gallbladder concerns How digestion, gut health, and lifestyle impact GLP-1 tolerance Ways to naturally support GLP-1 signaling through nutrition and habits What responsible, scope-safe coaching looks like with medicated clients TimeCodes 00:00 – Why GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now 01:00 – What GLP-1 actually is and how it works 03:50 – Real benefits vs common misconceptions 08:25 – Side effects, GI symptoms, and tolerance issues 13:10 – Metabolic changes and real client outcomes 17:40 – Supporting natural GLP-1 production through diet and gut health 20:50 – Scope-safe coaching strategies for medicated clients 23:30 – Responsible decision-making for coaches in 2026