Louisiana State University and A&M College
The goal of PLAN-RT 1.0 to learn if a 12-week app-based strength training program can help midlife women build and stick with a regular strength training routine while they are taking GLP-1 medication for weight loss. PLAN-RT 1.0 targets women ages 40 to 59 who were not regularly exercising before starting GLP-1 medication. The main questions this study aims to answer are: (1) Is the PLAN-RT 1.0 program feasible and acceptable to participants (based on how many people join, stay in the study, and use the program)? (2) Does the program lead to early changes in muscle strength, body composition, physical function, and exercise habits?
GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapies have emerged as highly effective pharmacological treatments for obesity, yet weight loss achieved through these agents is accompanied by significant lean mass loss. This is particularly relevant for midlife women who are concurrently vulnerable to age- and menopause-related declines in skeletal muscle mass and physical function. Resistance training (RT) is recommended as an evidence-based strategy for preserving lean mass during weight loss treatments, yet no theory-grounded, scalable intervention exists to support RT initiation and maintenance in mid…
Inclusion Criteria: Participants must meet all of the following criteria: * Female, age 40 to 54 years. * Recently initiated GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) therapy within the past 6 months. * Body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kg/m². * Not currently participating in regular resistance training (self-reported absence of regular resistance training during the previous month). * Able to stand, sit, and perform bodyweight movements without assistive devices. * Owns a compatible smartphone (iOS or Android) with cellular or Wi-Fi access and is willing to use study applications. * Able to read, understand,…
A 12-week theory-based, app-delivered resistance training behavioral intervention incorporating behavior change techniques based on Self-Regulation Theory and Habit Formation Theory to promote initiation and maintenance of resistance training among midlife women receiving GLP-1RA therapy. The intervention includes exercise instruction, goal setting, action planning, contextual cues, self-monitoring, and feedback delivered through integrated digital health technologies.
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