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Ozempic Revolution: A Boon for Gyms and Health Clubs

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-02T23:40:06.949823+05:30

- The success of weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound is expected to boost gym memberships. - These drugs, projected to generate $50bn in sales this year, could lead to a consumer rush towards strength training equipment. - The shift from cardio machines to strength training equipment requires significant investment and time. - Despite side effects like muscle loss and intestinal distress, GLP-1 users still need gyms for strength training. - The trend towards strength training offers gyms an opportunity to attract or win back older customers post-Covid. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/70633f93-fb82-41e3-9aca-6644334a587b)

The success of weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound is expected to boost gym memberships.
These drugs, projected to generate $50bn in sales this year, could lead to a consumer rush towards strength training equipment.
The shift from cardio machines to strength training equipment requires significant investment and time.
Despite side effects like muscle loss and intestinal distress, GLP-1 users still need gyms for strength training.
The trend towards strength training offers gyms an opportunity to attract or win back older customers post-Covid.

Source: Financial Times