Exercise Progression Plan
A 12-week beginner-to-intermediate exercise plan: walking, strength training, and flexibility. Designed to account for reduced energy levels common in early GLP-1 treatment.
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Reviewed May 14, 2026Exercise Progression Plan template is most useful when it turns a vague health question into a better checklist. The page should clarify medical weight loss, evidence quality, and provider fit, then point the reader toward the details that matter in real care: labs, medications, contraindications, follow-up, and cost transparency.
- Fill it out with dates, doses, symptoms, and provider instructions instead of memory alone.
- Keep a copy for refill visits, lab reviews, insurance appeals, or side-effect conversations.
- Do not use a printable to change dose or medication without clinical guidance.
What You Get
- 12-week progressive plan in 3 phases
- Walking, strength training, and flexibility covered
- Accounts for reduced energy on GLP-1s
- Specific exercises with sets, reps, and rest periods
- Protein timing recommendations around workouts
- Weekly workout schedule grid
- Modifications for different fitness levels
How to Use This Template
Exercise during GLP-1 therapy is important for preserving muscle mass, but you need to start slow. Reduced calorie intake and medication side effects mean your energy levels, especially in weeks 1-4, will be lower than normal. This 12-week plan accounts for that reality. Weeks 1-4 (Foundation): 20-minute walks 4x per week, 2 bodyweight strength sessions (squats, push-ups, rows), 10-minute stretching daily. Weeks 5-8 (Building): 30-minute walks/light jogging 4x per week, 3 dumbbell strength sessions (progressive overload), 15-minute flexibility work. Weeks 9-12 (Progression): 30-40 minute cardio 4x per week, 3-4 strength training sessions with increased resistance, yoga or mobility work. Each week includes specific exercises, sets, reps, and rest periods. The plan emphasizes protein intake timing around workouts.
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