WEIGHT LOSS THERAPY
Lose Weight And Keep It Off By Building Strength—Not Just Burning Calories
Even if gyms feel intimidating, past attempts didn’t last, or you’re worried about getting hurt or failing again
Meet Dr. Andrew Bagley — PT, DPT, ATC
Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Andrew Bagley is the founder and lead physical therapist at ALTR Performance & Physical Therapy. A Mount Pleasant native and former competitive swimmer, he was a 4× state champion at Wando High School and still holds records with the Coastal Carolina Aquatics Association. After rotator cuff surgeries on both shoulders as a teenager, physical therapy became personal.
Andrew trained at the highest level, earning his undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill, working with NCAA Division I programs, and completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University. He returned to Charleston to raise the standard of care through ALTR.
He is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), with advanced training in vestibular rehab and concussion management.
Why Most Weight Loss Doesn’t Stick
Weight loss usually fails for one simple reason: muscle loss.
When weight comes off without strength training, you lose muscle along with fat. As muscle drops, metabolism slows, strength declines, and the weight comes back—often faster than before.
That’s why diets, cardio-only plans, and “starting over” feel harder every time.
This isn’t a willpower issue. It’s a process issue
Sustainable weight loss requires
building strength while losing fat, so your body becomes more capable—not smaller and weaker.
We focus on strength-first weight loss:
- Preserve and build muscle while fat comes off
- Increase metabolic capacity instead of slowing it
- Create habits that hold up beyond the scale
- Build confidence through physical capability
- Make progress that doesn’t rebound
Why Start With A Physical Therapist
If you’re new to strength training, worried about injury, or unsure how to start, physical therapy removes the guesswork.
Physical therapists are trained to assess movement, identify compensation, and build strength safely from the ground up. That means no random workouts, no intimidation, and no setbacks that derail progress.
You learn how to move well first—so strength work actually works.
If You’re Using GLP-1 Medications, This Matters Even More
GLP-1 medications are effective for weight loss, but research shows a significant portion of weight lost can come from muscle.
Losing muscle means losing strength, metabolic capacity, and long-term resilience.
Strength training changes that.
When resistance training is combined with GLP-1s, muscle is preserved while fat is reduced—setting you up for better outcomes during and after medication use.
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