The clinical benefit from this is unclear. It would be interesting to see a study that compared people on the new combinations and exercise, with those who take the combos and don't exercise, to see if the exercise group achieves higher CD4 counts. Of course, you could try this on your own. Wasting or HIV-related wieght loss is the slow process of muscle loss that begins early in infection. Prevent wasting, prolong life.
Exercise is also beneficial for people in later stages of infection.
One group practiced resistive exercise with machines three times a week, the other group watched soap operas. All of those in the exercise group experienced small increases in strength, endurance, and muscle at the end of six weeks. The soap opera group did not receive such benefit, though they were fully informed as to Erica Kane's most recent divorce. It is important to note that the researchers in this study do not recommend exercising when you are sick. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it needs.