THE ROLE OF EXERCISE DURING GLP-1 TREATMENT

A 90-Minute Educational Workshop Presented by Patrick Service, MS, ACSM-EP

Your exercise needs can change as your treatment changes.

GLP-1 medications can change more than your appetite and body weight. As your treatment progresses, your energy, strength, fitness, and exercise needs may change as well.

So how should your exercise program change?

In this 90-minute educational workshop, Patrick Service, MS, ACSM-EP, introduces the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework—a four-phase approach designed to help you understand how exercise can evolve throughout your GLP-1 journey.

BUILD → PRESERVE → PREPARE → MAINTAIN

🟦 BUILD

Develop appropriate exercise habits.

Learn how to begin or establish a sustainable exercise routine and develop confidence with movement and strength training.

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🟩 PRESERVE

Prioritize strength and muscle during weight loss.

Understand the role of resistance training and progressive exercise while your body weight is changing.

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🟨 PREPARE

Develop strategies for treatment transitions.

Learn how your exercise approach may need to evolve as you transition through different stages of treatment.

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🟧 MAINTAIN

Build sustainable habits for the long term.

Learn how to continue strength training, physical activity, and healthy exercise habits beyond active weight loss.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During this interactive workshop, you’ll learn:

  • Why your exercise program should evolve throughout GLP-1 treatment
  • How resistance training can support muscle preservation during weight loss
  • How to approach exercise when you’re new to strength training
  • When and why your exercise program may need to change
  • Common exercise approaches that may be less effective during weight loss
  • How to transition from active weight loss toward long-term maintenance
  • Practical strategies you can begin applying to your own exercise routine

You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss how the concepts apply to your stage of treatment.

IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?

This workshop may be especially helpful if you:

  • Are currently taking a GLP-1 medication
  • Are just beginning GLP-1 treatment
  • Want to learn how to exercise appropriately while losing weight
  • Want to prioritize strength and muscle during weight loss
  • Have noticed changes in your energy, appetite, or exercise tolerance
  • Are unsure whether your current exercise program is appropriate
  • Are preparing to taper off medication
  • Have stopped taking medication and want to maintain your progress
  • Want to develop sustainable exercise habits for the long term

Whether you’re at the beginning of treatment, actively losing weight, transitioning off medication, or focused on long-term maintenance, the SERVICE™ framework provides a way to think about how exercise can evolve with you.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Patrick Service, MS, ACSM-EP

The Role of Exercise During GLP-1 Treatment


Patrick Service is an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer with nearly 30 years of professional fitness experience.

His professional background includes exercise programming, personal training, and exercise prescription for individuals with a variety of health and fitness needs.

Patrick developed The SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework, a structured, evidence-informed, four-phase exercise system designed to help preserve muscle, improve strength, and support long-term weight management throughout GLP-1 therapy.

Credentials

  • ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist®
  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer®
  • NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
  • NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
  • Nearly 30 years of professional fitness experience
  • More than 10 years of experience prescribing exercise for individuals with chronic health conditions

WHAT YOU'LL TAKE HOME

Every participant receives a workshop handout summarizing the key concepts of the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

What to do.
How exercise fits into your current stage of treatment.

Why it matters.
Why strength, muscle preservation, fitness, and physical function deserve attention during weight loss.

When to adjust.
How your exercise approach may need to evolve as treatment progresses.

How to continue.
How to build exercise habits that can extend beyond active weight loss.

WHY ATTEND?

Many people taking GLP-1 medications receive little guidance on how their exercise program should adapt throughout treatment. But your training needs at the start of therapy may look very different from your needs during dose escalation, tapering, or long-term maintenance.

A one-size-fits-all exercise plan may not provide the support your body needs as your treatment changes. Without the right adjustments, you may miss opportunities to preserve muscle, improve strength, and maintain your results over time.

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn how to apply the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework to create a smarter, more adaptable approach to exercise during every phase of treatment. You’ll leave with practical strategies to protect muscle, build strength, and confidently adjust your program as your needs evolve.

WORKSHOP DETAILS

Saturday, September 19, 2026

12:00–1:30 PM

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

6:00–7:30 PM

Saturday, September 26, 2026

12:00–1:30 PM

Location:
YOUTRAINFITNESS®
5611 NC Highway 55, Suite 102
Durham, NC 27713
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WORKSHOP INVESTMENT

Early Registration — $39
Register by September 15

Regular Registration — $49
September 16–18

Day-of Registration — $59
If space remains

Limited to 10 participants per workshop to ensure a personalized learning experience and meaningful discussion.

CHOOSE YOUR DATE

  • DATE: Saturday September 19, 2026
  • TIME: 12:00-1:30PM
  • COST: $39 until the 15th | $49 After the 15th | $59 on the 19th
  • LOCATION: YOUTRAINFITNESS® Facility
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  • DATE: Wednesday September 23, 2026
  • TIME: 6:00-7:30PM
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  • DATE: Saturday, September 26, 2026
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100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE:

Attend with confidence. If, after attending the workshop, you don’t believe you received practical, actionable information you can apply, we’ll refund your registration fee.

THE SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework Resources

01. THE SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework Learn how the different phases of the framework can help you through your GLP-1 therapy 06. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER GLP-1 MEDICATIONS Learn some helpful strategies for achieving success after GLP-1 medication
02. PHASE 1: REDUCED DOSE EXERCISE PLAN Learn how to establish the proper foundation for the journey ahead 07. THE SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework Clinical Exercise Referral A clinician's guide to evaluate our services for clients/patients.
03. PHASE 2: FULL DOSE EXERCISE PLAN Learn how maximize muscle preservation and fitness progress 08. THE SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework Clinical Handout Download a one page summary with QR Code to read full document
04. PHASE 3: TAPERING OFF GLP-1 EXERCISE PLAN Learn how to protect results during transition 09. THE SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework Patient-Facing Handout Download a one page summary of what to expect with our exercise program
05. PHASE 4: OFF GLP-1 EXERCISE PLAN Learn how to achieve long-term health and lifestyle Independence 10. GLP-1 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY COACHING IN DURHAM NC Learn how to preserve muscle, build strength, support weight loss, and create lifelong exercise habits

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