Sample exercise plan for GLP-1

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Why is exercise important on weight loss medication?

Exercise plays a crucial role when taking weight loss medication, such as GLP-1. Here are a few reasons why exercise is important:

Enhanced calorie burn: Exercise helps increase calorie expenditure, allowing you to create a calorie deficit and support weight loss.
Improved metabolic rate: Regular exercise can boost your metabolic rate, helping your body burn calories more efficiently.
Preservation of lean muscle mass: Exercise, especially resistance training, helps preserve and build lean muscle mass, which is important for maintaining a healthy metabolism.
Enhanced mood and well-being: Exercise has a positive impact on mental health, reducing stress and promoting overall well-being.
Long-term weight maintenance: Incorporating exercise into your weight loss journey can increase the likelihood of long-term weight maintenance.

Remember to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any exercise program while on weight loss medication.

To learn more about a sample exercise plan for GLP-1, you can check out this resource.

Starting Out	More Challenge	Most Challenging
Seated marches	Standing march (holding chair or counter)	Standing marches (no balance support)
Sit to stand (pillow on seat to raise seat height, use arms to brace/assist when pushing up out of chair)	Sit to stand (keep raised seat position, light touch on object in front for balance while standing)	Sit to stand (no pillow, lower seat position for deeper squat. Hands are by side or across chest). Can also increase exercise speed.
Pushups or plank - start on wall with your body at a 30-45 degree angle, hands at chest height. Planks: start with 10 seconds and increase by 10 second increments as tolerated.	Pushups or plank - start on raised surface (ex. a sturdy chair or seat (like a couch). Alternative: kneel on floor and maintain knee contact with hands stacked over shoulders. Planks: start with 10 seconds and increase by 10 second increments as tolerated.	Pushups or plank - Hands/elbows stacked over shoulders, back straight, resting on toes about hip width apart. Planks: start with 10 seconds and increase by 10 second increments as tolerated.