Summary:

Webinar – Part 1 of 2: Obesity medicine has been transformed with the introduction of contemporary anti-obesity medications which are highly effective for obesity treatment and related chronic conditions. This session will inform on the current anti-obesity medications, and others that are in the developmental pipeline, how they are prescribed, indicated, and medically managed. Additionally, this will address how physical activity and lifestyle approaches need to adapt to these frontline medical treatments for obesity. Webinar, Part 2 will dive into deeper considerations for fitness programming for clients taking anti-obesity medications from both a biological and behavioral standpoint along with facility considerations for building inclusive environments.

Learning Objectives:

1. To understand the application and effectiveness of contemporary anti-obesity medications.
2. Provide an overview of indications, medical management, side-effects, and comprehensive obesity care strategy.
3. To understand contemporary approaches for inclusion of, and effectiveness of, physical activity within the context of contemporary anti-obesity medications.

Speaker:

Dr. Renee Rogers – Senior Scientist at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Consultant & Strategist at IDEAL Consulting