Strength that supports where you are.
A curated, beginner-friendly place to start. Focused on building strength, keeping muscle, and helping your body feel capable and supported through every stage of training.
Why Strength Matters
Strength training supports the muscle and bone tissue that keeps us moving well every day. For anyone on GLP-1 medication, consistent strength work can help you retain lean muscle and feel stronger, more stable, and more confident as your body changes. The routines below are a non-intimidating starting point — every movement emphasizes control and confidence over intensity.
Great Places to Start
Beginner-friendly machines and exercises
Tricep Extension Machine
Arms
Bicep Curl Machine
Arms
Cybex Overhead Press
Shoulders · Arms
Cybex Chest Press
Chest · Shoulders · Arms
Abdominal Crunch Machine
Core
Lateral Raise Machine
Shoulders
Beginner-Friendly Machine Recommendations
Focus on controlled, supported movements
Tricep Extension Machine
Arms
Bicep Curl Machine
Arms
Cybex Overhead Press
Shoulders · Arms
Cybex Chest Press
Chest · Shoulders · Arms
Abdominal Crunch Machine
Core
Lateral Raise Machine
Shoulders
Suggested Starter Sequence
A simple way to begin, 20–30 minutes
- 1
Warm up
5 minutes easy cardio — bike, treadmill walk, or row at a conversational pace.
- 2
First strength movement
Pick one beginner-friendly leg press movement (e.g., Leg Press). 2 sets of 8–10 controlled reps.
- 3
Pull and push
Add one back and one chest movement (e.g., Lat Pulldown + Chest Press). 2 sets of 8–10 reps each.
- 4
Finish with support
A short core movement like a plank hold or seated leg raise.
- 5
Cool down
Easy walking + light stretching for 5 minutes.
Related Cardio Recommendations
Support recovery and conditioning
Cardio recommendations are being added. Ask a Body Masters trainer for guidance on low-impact options like the bike, rower, or treadmill walk to start.
A gentle invitation
Want a personalized plan? Body Masters trainers are happy to walk through any machine, adjust your setup, and design a routine that feels right for where you are today.
Talk to a TrainerDisclaimer: This page is provided for general fitness education and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or changing an exercise program — especially if you are taking medication or managing a health condition.