EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

THE FOUR PHASES OF THE SERVICE™ GLP-1 EXERCISE FRAMEWORK

Phase 1: Reduced Dose

Goal: Learn how to train.

• Build confidence
• Learn movement patterns
• Begin strength training
• Adapt to medication

Learn More → Phase 1 – Reduced Dose

Phase 2: Full Dose

Goal: Progress how you train.

• Preserve muscle
• Increase strength
• Improve fitness
• Support body composition

Learn More → Phase 2 – Full Dose

Phase 3: Tapering

Goal: Maintain while transitioning.

• Prevent weight regain
• Adapt to appetite changes
• Maintain exercise consistency
• Prepare for independence

Learn More → Phase 3 – Tapering Off GLP-1

Phase 4: Off GLP-1

Goal: Own the lifestyle.

• Maintain weight loss
• Continue strength training
• Build lifelong habits
• Support long-term health

Learn More → Phase 4 – Off GlP-1/Maintenance

HOME OR GYM? WE BUILD YOUR PROGRAM AROUND YOU

There is no “best” place to exercise.

Some people feel more comfortable starting at home, while others prefer the structure and equipment available in a gym.

The best exercise program is the one you can perform consistently and enjoy.

Your program is individualized based on your goals, experience, and access to equipment.

Exercise options may include:

• Home-based resistance training
• Gym-based strength training
• Walking programs
• Cardiovascular exercise
• Mobility and flexibility training
• Progressive strength development

WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT

Your GLP-1 Exercise Assessment Includes:

• Review of your GLP-1 treatment phase
• Exercise readiness review
• Health and medical history discussion
• Movement screening
• Functional fitness assessment
• Goal setting
• Home versus gym recommendations
• Personalized exercise prescription

WHO CAN BENEFIT?

You may benefit if you:

• Are starting Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Zepbound®, or Mounjaro®
• Want to preserve muscle during weight loss
• Have never exercised consistently
• Feel unsure where to begin
• Are tapering off medication
• Want to prevent weight regain
• Need accountability
• Want an individualized strength training program

WHY WORK WITH PATRICK IN DURHAM NC

Professional certifications include:

• ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist^®
• ACSM Certified Personal Trainer^®
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)

PATRICK'S PHILOSOPHY

Exercise should evolve as treatment evolves.

Every phase of GLP-1 therapy presents unique opportunities and challenges.

Rather than using the same workout program for every client/patient, I believe exercise should match where you are in your clinical journey.

That philosophy led to the development of the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework, a structured four-phase system that emphasizes:

• Meeting people where they are
• Progressing exercise according to the stage of treatment
• Preserving muscle, not just reducing weight
• Helping people become independent over time
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to support long-term success

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FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

I welcome referrals from physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, obesity medicine specialists, endocrinologists, bariatric practices, and medical weight loss clinics seeking structured exercise support for patients receiving GLP-1 therapy.

The SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework complements medical weight management by providing structured exercise guidance throughout treatment.

Patients may be appropriate for referral if they:

• Are beginning GLP-1 therapy
• Need supervised exercise instruction
• Require muscle preservation strategies
• Are transitioning off medication
• Need support maintaining weight loss

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