Coaching Clients on Obesity Medications

Gain the knowledge and practical strategies to confidently support clients living with obesity and using obesity medications through evidence-based exercise programming, behavior change coaching, and healthcare collaboration.

The growing use of obesity medications (OMs), including GLP-1s, is transforming the health and fitness industry and creating new opportunities for fitness professionals to support clients living with obesity. As more individuals turn to exercise professionals for guidance on preserving muscle, improving function, and building sustainable healthy habits, trainers and coaches need the knowledge and confidence to provide safe, effective support while remaining within their scope of practice.

This evidence-based course provides a comprehensive introduction to obesity medicine from the perspective of the fitness professional. Through realistic coaching scenarios and practical application, you'll explore obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease, understand how obesity medications influence physiology and exercise programming, and learn strategies for designing programs that support muscle preservation, long-term health, and lasting behavior change.

Designed for personal trainers, health coaches, group fitness instructors, and other exercise professionals, this course emphasizes practical skills you can immediately apply with clients. You'll gain confidence communicating about obesity medications, integrating evidence-based coaching strategies into client conversations, and collaborating effectively with healthcare providers to support comprehensive care.

As obesity medicine continues to evolve, professionals who understand the complementary roles of exercise, coaching, and medical treatment will be well-positioned to serve a rapidly growing client population, strengthen professional credibility, and expand career opportunities in medical fitness and wellness.

Upon completion, you will be able to:  

• Describe obesity as a chronic, multifactorial disease and explain the role of obesity medications as part of comprehensive treatment. 

• Recognize the physiological effects of obesity medications and apply appropriate exercise programming strategies that support muscle preservation, function, and long-term health.

• Apply evidence-based behavior change strategies and ACE coaching frameworks, including the ACE Mover Method™ and the ABC Approach, to improve client engagement and long-term success.

• Collaborate effectively with healthcare providers while remaining within your professional scope of practice to deliver safe, client-centered support.

Upon successful completion of this course, you can apply to partner with Eden Health. You will be given access to the tools and resources to help support clients on obesity medications. Learn more.