ABOUT THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
ABOUT THE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Patrick Service, M.S., ACSM-EP® is an Exercise Physiologist and founder of YOUTRAINFITNESS® in Durham, North Carolina. With 30+ years of professional experience in exercise and fitness, Patrick specializes in helping individuals safely begin and maintain exercise programs, including those using GLP-1 medications for weight management.
He developed the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework, an evidence-informed, four-phase conceptual framework designed to organize exercise considerations throughout different stages of GLP-1 treatment.
His approach emphasizes strength, physical function, fitness, sustainable physical activity and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Learn more about Patrick Service
SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise & Fitness Resource Center
Welcome to the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise & Fitness Resource Center—a growing collection of evidence-informed articles, research, and practical exercise resources designed to help you better understand exercise and fitness during GLP-1 treatment.
GLP-1 medications have changed the landscape of weight management, but weight loss is only one part of the equation. Changes in body weight, appetite, energy, muscle mass, strength, physical function, and exercise capacity can all influence how you approach fitness during treatment.
That is where the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework comes in.
The framework provides a practical way to think about exercise across the different stages of the GLP-1 journey—from beginning treatment and navigating active weight loss to preserving strength and physical function, preparing for changes in treatment, and maintaining long-term results.
The SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise & Fitness Resource Center brings these topics together in one place so you can find the information most relevant to your current stage and goals.
Explore Resources on:
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GLP-1 Exercise & Fitness — Understanding the role of exercise during GLP-1 treatment
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Strength & Muscle — Resistance training, muscle preservation, and physical function
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The SERVICE™ Framework — Exploring the principles and phases of the framework
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Exercise Programming — Considerations for adapting exercise as your body and circumstances change
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Nutrition & Recovery — Factors that can influence training, recovery, and performance
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GLP-1 Treatment Transitions — Exercise considerations when treatment changes or ends
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Long-Term Maintenance — Building sustainable habits that support strength, fitness, and physical function
Whether you are considering GLP-1 treatment, currently taking a GLP-1 medication, actively losing weight, transitioning from treatment, or focused on long-term maintenance, this resource center is designed to give you a place to learn, explore the research, and better understand the role exercise can play throughout the process.
Start with the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework, or browse the resources below to explore the topics that matter most to you.
The SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework is an evidence-informed conceptual framework intended to organize exercise considerations and support education and professional discussion. It is not a validated clinical intervention and does not replace individualized medical or exercise guidance from qualified healthcare professionals.
Start Here
| GLP-1 Exercise for Beginners | |
| Recommended Workout Plan |
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| GLP-1 Exercise, Nutrition & Weight Loss Guide | |
| How to Exercise on GLP-1 Medications: A Practical Guide Using the SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework | |
SERVICE™ GLP-1 Exercise Framework
Exercise & Muscle
| Does GLP-1 Cause Muscle Loss? | |
| Strength Training | |
| Muscle Preservation | |
| Protein & Exercise | |
Common GLP-1 Exercise Questions
| Why You Feel Tired | |
| Exercising With Nausea | |
| How Much Exercise? | |
| How to Modify Workouts | |
Nutrition & Recovery
| Protein | |
| Food Quality | |
| Hydration | |
| Energy / Recovery | |
After GLP-1
| What Happens After GLP-1? | |
| Weight-Loss Maintenance | |
| Long-Term Exercise | |
| MAINTAIN – Phase 4: Off GLP-1 / Maintenance | |
Healthcare Professionals
| Clinical Referral Resource | |
| Clinical Handout | |
| Patient Handout | |
| Research & Evidence | |
Education
| The Role of Exercise During GLP-1 Treatment – WORKSHOP | |
| GLP-1 and Exercise: What Fitness Professionals Need to Know – No Judgement | |
Social Media
| The SERVICE GLP-1 Framework – YouTube Channel | |
Work with YOUTRAINFITNESS®
| GLP-1 Exercise Physiology Coaching | |
This Program is Part of our Exercise Physiology Services in Durham NC
