GLP-1 Fitness Program

Your GLP-1 Journey. Stronger Together.

Maximize Your Progress with Strength, Support, and Sustainable Habits

Upper Valley Aquatic Center and the Vreeland Clinic have partnered to bring clinical insight and personalized fitness support together through a dedicated 12-week GLP-1 Fitness Program.

The GLP-1 & Fitness Connection

While GLP-1s are a powerful tool, they work best alongside healthy lifestyle changes, especially exercise!

Here’s why:

Maximized Results: Combining GLP-1s with exercise can lead to greater weight loss and improved body composition. 

Long-Term Success: Exercise helps maintain weight loss achieved with medication.

Overall Health Benefits: Exercise improves mood, strengthens your heart, and boost energy levels - all perfect compliments to GLP-1s.

What are GLP-1s?

GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide-1) are a type of medication that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. Commonly prescribed under brand names such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, or referred to as semaglutide, these medications work by:

Increasing Satiety: Helping you feel fuller longer, reducing cravings and helping manage portion control.

Slowing Digestion: Slowing the movement of food through the digestive system.

Supporting Metabolic Health: GLP-1 medications influence how your body regulates blood sugar and appetite.

Weight Loss & Muscle Mass: What to Know

GLP-1 medications can be highly effective for weight loss, but it's important to understand how they may impact body composition. Studies show that some weight loss with GLP-1s can come from muscle loss. This percentage can range from 20% to 40% of the total weight lost.

Why Is Muscle Mass Important?

Muscle mass plays a vital role in metabolism, bone health, and overall strength. Losing muscle can slow your metabolism, making it harder to maintain weight loss. Strength training becomes even more important when using GLP-1 medications.

Partnering for Success!

The program combines metabolic testing, personalized assessments, small group strength training, and ongoing support to help participants make the most of their fitness journey.

What's Included In The Program?

Metabolic Testing & Baseline Assessment: One VO2 Master metabolic testing visit to measure how your body uses oxygen and expends energy at rest and during exercise, plus an initial InBody body composition assessment, results review, and dietary plan.

Small Group Personal Training: Two sessions per week over 12 weeks, with a focus on strength and consistent exercise.

Ongoing Body Composition Assessments: Four additional InBody visits at weeks 3, 6, 9, and 12 to track body composition changes throughout the training period.

Supportive Community: Find encouragement and motivation from our friendly staff and fellow participants.

UVAC Membership Included: Enjoy access to 85+FREE weekly aquatic, land, and mind-body classes. Unlimited use of the fully-equipped strength and cardio center, pools and sauna.

Program Investment & Dates

Complete 12-week program: $1,200

(Participants may be able to use their insurance to help offset program costs, depending on their individual coverage. Please check with your insurance provider.)

January 2027 - April 2027: Exact dates to be determined.

Ready to Get Started?

Clinical insight. Personalized fitness support. Healthy habits. Lasting progress.

We understand that achieving your fitness goals can require a multi-pronged approach. We’re here to support you on your journey.

Contact Erin to learn more about the program and enrollment.

Erin Buck 802.296.2850 ex 112 or ebuck@uvacswim.org

UVAC and the Vreeland Clinic are not prescribing or recommending weight loss medications. We want to provide education for the necessity of exercise when using them. 

Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any weight loss treatment, including medications, or starting a new exercise routine.

Ozempic® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. Mounjaro® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.

GLP-1 Fitness Program Instructors