In short: If you are losing weight on a GLP-1 medicine such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Ozempic or Wegovy (semaglutide), Mr & Mrs Lifestyle coaches the part the medicine can't do: strength training and protein habits that help you keep muscle, so more of the weight you lose is fat. Train 1-to-1 with Tarek at Nogs Gym, Al Quoz (men and women), ladies-only with Chloe at The Pilates Room in Meydan, or online from anywhere in the UAE. We work alongside your doctor and never advise on medication.
Important: we are coaches, not doctors. We don't prescribe, recommend or advise on medication or doses. Your doctor manages your treatment. Please check with your doctor before starting a new training programme, and tell us about any side effects or health conditions at your consultation.
Why training matters on weight-loss injections
These medicines work by reducing your appetite, so you eat much less. That is how the weight comes off. But when you eat less and don't train, your body also breaks down muscle. In clinical studies of these medicines, a meaningful share of the weight people lost came from lean mass, including muscle; in some studies around a third or more.
Muscle keeps your metabolism up
Less muscle means you burn fewer calories every day, which makes it easier to regain weight later, especially if you stop the medication.
Strength makes daily life easier
Carrying shopping, climbing stairs, playing with your kids. Losing weight should make you feel stronger, not weaker.
Protein gets harder to hit
With a smaller appetite, many people skip the foods that protect muscle. We build each meal around protein so you hit your target without forcing food down.
Shape, not just a smaller number
Keeping muscle while you lose fat is what changes how you look in the mirror, not just what the scale says.
How we coach you
- Free consultation. Your goal, training history, how you feel on your current treatment, any side effects, injuries and your schedule. We ask you to confirm with your doctor that you're cleared to train.
- Strength programme, two to three days a week. Simple full-body sessions built around squats, hinges, pushes, pulls and carries, started at the right level for you and progressed gradually. Your programme lives in our app.
- Protein-first eating. A daily protein target and easy meal ideas that work with a small appetite, including what to order when you eat out in Dubai.
- Body composition check every 4 weeks. An InBody scan shows whether you're losing fat and keeping muscle, not just losing weight. We adjust your plan from the results.
- Lighter days when you need them. If you feel tired or nauseous, we adapt the session instead of pushing through.
- A plan for the long term. The habits and strength you build now are what help you keep your results if your treatment changes. Any change to your medication is your doctor's decision.
Ways to train with us
| Option | Who it suits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-to-1 with Tarek Nogs Gym, Al Quoz | Men and women who want a coach next to them every session, with technique, weights and progress handled for them | From AED 275 per session (20 sessions); single session AED 400 |
| Ladies-only with Chloe The Pilates Room, Meydan | Women who prefer a private, female-only studio: reformer Pilates, strength training on the Speediance machine, or both | From AED 365 per session |
| Online coaching Anywhere in the UAE | People who train on their own at a gym or at home and want a plan, our app and regular check-ins | From AED 299 per month |
Compare all packages → · Personal training at Nogs Gym → · Ladies-only training with Chloe → · Online coaching →
Your plan in our own app
Every client trains with the Mr & Mrs Lifestyle app, built by us for our clients. Your programme, every workout you log and your progress live in one place on your phone, and your coach sees them too.
- Your programme, ready to follow. Tarek or Chloe builds it with sets, reps and rest times. Open the app at the gym and tap Start.
- Last time, every set. See what you lifted last session next to every set, so you always know what to beat.
- Rest timer and exercise videos. The timer starts when you tick a set, and the main exercises have how-to videos.
- Progress you can see. Strength charts, personal records, body weight, InBody measurements and progress photos.
Screens from our app, shown with sample data.
Our qualifications
We coach as one team, Mr & Mrs Lifestyle. Each qualification below is listed with the body that awarded it.
- Diploma in Personal Training · Personal Training Academy Global (PTA Global)
- Diploma in Pilates on Reformer Teaching · EREPS Level 4, Gayo Fitness Sport Academy
- Award in Pre & Postnatal Exercise Instructing · PD:Approval
- Nutritionist certification · International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- First Aid certificate · Highfield Level 2
- Registered exercise professional · REPs UAE
- Certified Life Coach · American Union of NLP
- BA (Hons) Dance · University of Salford; Foundation Degree in Dance · University of West London
- Finalist, Personal Trainer of the Year · REPs UAE Industry Awards 2024
Proof you can check
Case study · 1-to-1 PT at Nogs GymJohn: 18 kg body fat lost in 12 weeks20 coached sessions with Tarek, before and after photos and his own words →“Tarek has been a game-changer for me. Coming back from injury, I needed someone who understands the body, not just pushing hard but training smart. Training after 40 is not easy, but with Tarek’s guidance it became structured, safe, and very effective.”Ehab N. · Personal training with Tarek
“Tarek is very attentive and adapts everything to you. Chloé is also amazing: very kind, professional, and encouraging. I would 100% recommend it if you’re looking for serious but human coaching.”Melissa Y. · Trained with Tarek & Chloe
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Free tools while you're on treatment
Use our calorie and protein calculator to see your daily protein target, and the Dubai food calories pages to check the protein in what you eat. With a smaller appetite, high-protein basics like eggs and grilled chicken breast go a long way.
Training on Mounjaro or Ozempic: FAQ
Do I need to exercise while taking Mounjaro or Ozempic?
These medicines reduce appetite, but they do not build or protect muscle. Without strength training, part of the weight you lose can be muscle. Training two to three times a week, with enough protein, helps you keep muscle so more of what you lose is fat. Always follow your doctor's advice about your treatment.
How often should I strength train on weight-loss injections?
For most people, two to three strength sessions a week working the whole body is a good target, plus daily walking. We start where you are and build up gradually, especially if you are new to training or your energy is low.
How much protein do I need?
Eating less makes protein harder to hit, so we build every meal around a protein source and set a daily target with you based on your weight and goal. If you have a medical condition, such as kidney disease, check your protein target with your doctor.
Can I train if I feel sick or tired on the medication?
On lower-energy days we adjust the session rather than skip it: lighter weights, longer rests and plenty of water, with a small protein-rich snack beforehand. If side effects are strong or new, speak to your doctor first.
Will I regain the weight when I stop the injections?
Many people regain weight after stopping these medicines. Keeping your muscle, building a training habit and learning how to eat well in Dubai while you are on the medication gives you the best chance of keeping the results. Plan any change to your treatment with your doctor.
Do you prescribe or recommend weight-loss medication?
No. We are coaches, not doctors. We never prescribe, recommend or advise on medication or doses. Your doctor manages your treatment, and we coach the training and eating habits around it.
Lose the weight. Keep the muscle.
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