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Thousands of lawsuits. New safety warnings. Millions of people taking them.

Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro.

They’re being hailed as miracle weight-loss drugs—but are we only now beginning to understand the full picture?

These medications have transformed the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, and for many people they can be genuinely life-changing.

But they’re also powerful prescription medicines.

That means they come with recognised side effects, important safety warnings and questions that are still being studied.

In the United States, thousands of lawsuits have been filed alleging serious gastrointestinal injuries linked to GLP-1 medications. Regulators have also added warnings about a very rare eye condition that can cause sudden vision loss, while Ozempic and Wegovy continue to carry an FDA boxed warning relating to thyroid C-cell tumours seen in animal studies. Whether that specific risk applies to humans remains unknown.

The point isn’t to create panic.

It’s to create perspective.

No injection can:

✔️ Build muscle.

✔️ Improve your fitness.

✔️ Increase your bone density.

✔️ Teach you healthy eating habits.

✔️ Replace years of consistent training.

If you’re considering a GLP-1 medication, make sure you understand both the benefits and the risks, and don’t neglect the foundations of long-term health.

Strength. Nutrition. Movement. Consistency.

They’ve never gone out of fashion.

Read the full blog via the link in my bio.

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT SAM

Sometimes, all it takes is finding the right environment.

Sam came to Poseidon wanting to get back into strength training after life and work had taken priority for a while.

Like many successful professionals, she knew training was important. The challenge wasn’t motivation—it was finding somewhere she genuinely looked forward to coming.

Fast forward a few months…

She’s now training three to four times a week.

She’s stronger than she’s been in years.

She’s lifting weights she never imagined she’d enjoy lifting.

More importantly, she looks happier, more confident and full of energy.

That transformation didn’t happen because of a magic programme or a six-week challenge.

It happened because she showed up consistently, trusted the process and became part of a community that supports each other every step of the way.

That’s what I’m most proud of at Poseidon.

Yes, we help people get stronger.

But we also create an environment where people actually want to train, where they encourage each other, celebrate each other’s progress and enjoy the process.

Sam is a brilliant example of that.

I’m incredibly proud of what she’s achieved, and I know she’s only just getting started.

Read Sam’s full story here:

https://www.poseidonperformance.com/blog/samantha-rediscovering-strength-confidence-and-the-joy-of-training

If you’ve been thinking about getting stronger but aren’t sure where to start, come and have a chat. You don’t have to be fit to begin—you just have to begin.

Exercise-Based Rehabilitation & Strength Training | Poseidon Performance Dartmouth Business owner Sam Swift rediscovered her love of strength training, building confidence, resilience and consistency at Poseidon Performance in Dartmouth.

We’re adding another bar to the arsenal at Poseidon.

Not that we expect anyone else to care.

That’s my job.

Most people will simply see a black barbell and think:

“Nick’s bought another bar.”

And honestly, that’s fair enough.

But when you’re a Strength & Conditioning coach and genuinely passionate about what you do, you’re allowed to be a little bit geeky about the details.

So we’ve added what many consider to be the gold standard of deadlift bars.

The Texas Deadlift Bar.

27mm shaft.

Aggressive knurling.

Plenty of whip.

Built for one purpose and one purpose only:

Pulling heavy weight from the floor.

Will it make anyone stronger overnight?

No.

Will most people notice the difference?

Probably not.

But the people who know, know.

The collection of bars at Poseidon is now pretty special:

• Eleiko weightlifting bar
• Eleiko IPF power bars x 2
• Eleiko Women’s weightlifting bars
• Eleiko Technique bars
• Safety squat bars
• Specialist bars for rehab and older clients
• And now, one of the most iconic deadlift bars ever made

For us, we can geek out and admire them.

For you, you can just enjoy using them.

That’s probably how it should be.