This module introduces GLP-1 agonists in a clear, non-medical way, giving personal trainers a foundational understanding of what these medications are and why they are increasingly common among clients. You’ll explore what GLP-1s are prescribed for, how they influence appetite and weight regulation, and why they have become a major topic in the fitness industry.

By the end of this module, you’ll understand the basic role GLP-1 medications play in weight management and why fitness professionals need to be informed—without stepping into medical advice.

This module explains how GLP-1 agonists work inside the body, focusing on the key physiological mechanisms relevant to personal trainers. You’ll learn how GLP-1 affects appetite regulation, digestion, blood glucose control, and energy intake, and how these changes can influence training capacity and recovery.

By the end of this module, you’ll have a practical understanding of the science behind GLP-1 medications, allowing you to better interpret client experiences and make informed training decisions—without needing a medical background.

This module provides an overview of the different GLP-1 medications currently in use, including the common brand names and how they are administered. You’ll explore the main delivery methods (such as injection frequency and formats) and understand how these differences may influence client experience, adherence, and training consistency.

This module focuses on how to design safe and effective exercise programs for clients using GLP-1 medications. You’ll learn how appetite suppression, reduced energy intake, and common side effects can influence training performance, recovery, and progression.

This module focuses on how personal trainers can support clients’ nutrition while they are using GLP-1 medications, without providing medical or dietetic advice. You’ll learn how GLP-1s influence hunger, satiety, food intake, and eating patterns, and how this may affect training performance and recovery.

This module explores how lifestyle factors influence results for clients using GLP-1 medications. You’ll learn how sleep, stress, daily activity, hydration, and routine consistency can impact energy levels, training quality, recovery, and long-term adherence.

This module explores what commonly happens when clients discontinue GLP-1 medications and how this transition can affect appetite, body weight, motivation, and training capacity. You’ll learn why weight regain can occur, what physiological and behavioural changes to expect, and how this can impact long-term results.

This module clearly defines the professional boundaries personal trainers must work within when supporting clients who use GLP-1 medications. You’ll revisit scope of practice in the context of exercise, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, and client communication, with specific examples related to GLP-1 use.

This module helps personal trainers recognise when a client using GLP-1 medications needs referral to a medical or allied health professional. You’ll learn to identify common red flags related to side effects, health changes, disordered eating behaviours, and situations that fall outside a trainer’s scope of practice.