Short answer, no. But women naturally lose 3-5% of muscle mass per decade, starting at age 30, and PVOLVE workouts are shown to help offset some of this loss. According to a study, women in the 12-week PVOLVE program experienced a significant increase in lean muscle mass and improved their lower body strength by 19%. Plus, activity is also shown to help manage stress and help you feel more relaxed**, and strength training is extra important for those taking a GLP-1.  By adding strength training to your Weight Watchers nutrition plan, you can prevent muscle loss, improve your body composition, and feel better. 

**Stubbs B, Vancampfort D, Rosenbaum S, Firth J, Cosco T, Veronese N, Salum GA, Schuch FB. An examination of the anxiolytic effects of exercise for people with anxiety and stress-related disorders: a meta-analysis. Psychiatry research. 2017 Mar 1;249:102-8.

PVOLVE is a low-impact, functional fitness method that blends physical therapy, Pilates, and strength training, using resistance equipment like bands and balls to help build long, lean muscles, improve mobility, and flexibility.

When healthy habits feel good, they’re more likely to last. Like our #1 doctor-recommended Points® Program (which focuses on small, doable changes), PVOLVE eases you into exercise and works for all levels–from “never worked out” to “how should I train in menopause?”. 

With PVOLVE, you can choose from thousands of on-demand videos and join virtually, anytime and anywhere. 

Weight Watchers is the #1 doctor-recommended weight-loss program†. We are the leader in weight loss for a healthier life and the only weight-loss brand backed by 60 years of proven science. We have more than 175 publications that show Weight Watchers’ efficacy to help members lose weight and keep it off. As science evolves, so do we. Clinical solutions can address the biological and psychological factors that contribute to obesity. We now offer weight-loss medications made for your biology for those who need it. Members on weight-loss medications lose 11% more weight when pairing meds with the Core Program^.

†Based on a 2023 survey by Cerner Enviza of 500 doctors who recommend weight-loss programs to patients.

^Based on an analysis of virtual clinic member data at 4 weeks of membership comparing those who initiate WW’s behavior change program
and those who don’t. Completed in Jan 2024.

Weight Watchers is more than a program—it’s now a variety of solutions made just for you. New expanded offerings provide more comprehensive solutions than ever before, making weight loss more livable, personalized, achievable, and affordable through Weight Watchers. We offer proven habit change for everybody and weight-loss medication for those who need it. Get all the support you need with our proven Core Program, access to clinician-guided journeys and medication, and live coaching with our expert-led in-person and virtual Workshops.

What you eat is up to you—and we’ll show you how to enjoy your favorite foods in a way that gets you to your goals. With Weight Watchers, there are no “good” or “bad” foods—just nutritious and less nutritious ones.

Our team includes nutrition and behavioral scientists, registered dietitians, clinical researchers, and more. Together they help you overcome common weight-loss hurdles (like stress-eating or late-night snacking). Our exclusive Points system makes nutrition easier—so easy that healthier eating will feel like second nature. After you sign up, you’ll answer a few questions to get a plan customized for you, and build healthy habits with proven behavior change techniques.

Always! Weight Watchers Coaches are experts specially trained in our nutrition and behavior change science. You can chat with them right in the app. They also lead our in-person and virtual Workshops, teaching weight-loss techniques and providing live coaching to you and other members in the Workshop with you.

Members accessing weight-loss medication through Weight Watchers also get a dedicated Care Team consisting of clinicians, fitness coaches, and registered dietitians.

Get all the face-to-face guidance, accountability, and community you need at Workshops, which are coach-led group sessions held in person at a Studio location or online. Fun fact: Workshop members lose two times more weight than those who DIY.^ Learn more about the Workshop experience.


Members accessing weight-loss medication through Weight Watchers also get 1:1 virtual sessions with their dedicated Care Team consisting of clinicians, fitness coaches, and registered dietitians.

^Tate, D.F., et al. 12-month randomized multi-country trial comparing weight loss of WW program vs. DIY approach. Obesity Science & Practice. 2020.