Ep. 108 - GLP-1s, HRT & Gyms: What No One Is Warning Gym Owners About
Mon Dec 22 2025
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and Ozempic are already being used by gym members, and most gym owners have no plan for it.
In this episode of the Sweat Success Podcast, we break down how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and telehealth are changing the fitness industry, and what gym owners, CrossFit affiliates, and personal trainers need to understand right now.
This conversation covers:
What GLP-1 drugs and semaglutide actually do in the bodyWhy gym members are already using weight-loss medicationThe biggest risks of ignoring GLP-1s inside gymsHow inflammation, hormones, and food noise impact fitness resultsThe difference between unsafe shortcuts and guided medical wellnessHow gyms can talk about GLP-1s ethically without prescribing or crossing linesWhy GLP-1s can increase gym attendance, intensity, and retention
If you’re a gym owner, personal trainer, or fitness business operator, this episode will help you understand the reality of GLP-1 medications in fitness before misinformation or fear costs you trust and members.
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Dave Appel is a gym owner and medical wellness operator working at the intersection of fitness, hormones, and telehealth. Follow him for real-world insights on GLP-1s, HRT, recovery, and the future of fitness and healthcare.
https://www.solacrossfit.com/
/ dappelfit19
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GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and Ozempic are already being used by gym members, and most gym owners have no plan for it. In this episode of the Sweat Success Podcast, we break down how GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and telehealth are changing the fitness industry, and what gym owners, CrossFit affiliates, and personal trainers need to understand right now. This conversation covers: What GLP-1 drugs and semaglutide actually do in the bodyWhy gym members are already using weight-loss medicationThe biggest risks of ignoring GLP-1s inside gymsHow inflammation, hormones, and food noise impact fitness resultsThe difference between unsafe shortcuts and guided medical wellnessHow gyms can talk about GLP-1s ethically without prescribing or crossing linesWhy GLP-1s can increase gym attendance, intensity, and retention If you’re a gym owner, personal trainer, or fitness business operator, this episode will help you understand the reality of GLP-1 medications in fitness before misinformation or fear costs you trust and members. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Dave Appel is a gym owner and medical wellness operator working at the intersection of fitness, hormones, and telehealth. Follow him for real-world insights on GLP-1s, HRT, recovery, and the future of fitness and healthcare. https://www.solacrossfit.com/ / dappelfit19 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Subscribe to the Sweat Success Podcast!! 👉 Free gym owner resources: buzops.com This episode was powered by BUZOPS Gym Growth OS - A complete, powerful and flexible solution to manage every aspect of your gym operations. Get exceptional features thoughtfully designed to make your life easier while growing exponentially and achieving business success. BUZOPS empowers you to flawlessly automate administrative tasks and optimize access management to your facilities, synchronizing effortlessly with member accounts, staff management, class bookings, scheduling, individual services, and user-friendly comprehensive business reports. 💥💥💥💥💥 👉 Click here to Book your FREE Demo