Abstract
Contemporary antiobesity medications (AOMs) are highly efficacious for the treatment of obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. Given this effectiveness, lifestyle factors within the context of AOM treatments need to refocus and move away from efforts to enhance weight loss. Rather, lifestyle considerations should pivot to being complementary to the benefits realized with AOM treatment and be redirected to enhancing holistic patient health and well-being. Physical activity is an important lifestyle behavior that contributes to many health benefits both in conjunction with, and in the absence of, weight loss. Physical activity improves cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and physical function. Physical activity may attenuate the loss of lean mass that is observed with AOM treatments and may enhance the quality and function of muscle. Physical activity is a key behavior for holistic health within this era of contemporary AOMs that warrants appropriate attention within the clinical care of patients.
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