1. How Do They Work?: Can you explain how medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy function within the body to support weight loss?
2. Ideal Candidates: Who are the best candidates for these medications, and are there specific conditions that might make someone ineligible?
3. Side Effects and Risks: What are the most common side effects, and are there any long-term health risks associated with these medications?
4. Impact on Lifestyle: How should individuals balance medication with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes to optimize their weight-loss results?
5. Guiding Clients: What should fitness professionals keep in mind when clients ask about using these medications for weight management?
6. Sustainability and Maintenance: After achieving weight loss with these drugs, how can individuals maintain their results long-term without reliance on medication?

Sara Kooperman, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION® & S.E.A.T., is a visionary leader who has transformed the fitness education community. A successful business owner and advisor, she is a keynote speaker, published author, podcast presenter, and sought-after industry trailblazer. Sara has a unique ability to share her passion and devotion towards fitness education through her humor, enthusiasm, and her effervescent no-nonsense personality.

Sohailla Digsby, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian, author, and international speaker. She has been a group exercise instructor since she was a teenager. She partners with fitness pros to help them launch 8-week challenges so their clients get the results that workouts alone won’t deliver. Sohailla is a voice of reason – bringing clarity amidst the nutrition fads and myths that abound in the fitness space. She and her husband have 3 teenagers, and live in Evans, Georgia.

Eric Durak, MSc, is a leading clinical Exercise Physiologist and Health Educator with over 25 years of experience in health promotion. He has pioneered groundbreaking work in diabetes care, cancer wellness, injury prevention, and GLP-1. A sought-after speaker, Eric has presented at 195 national and international conferences and authored 24 books on healthcare and fitness. He is the founder of MedHealthFit and currently serves as a Wellness Specialist at the University of California, focusing on advancing wellness through research and innovation.

Melissa Layne, MEd is a Kinesiology Department Faculty Member at the University of North Georgia. She has been a well-respected and well-loved fitness and nutrition leader for over 35 years. Having created the SCW Nutrition Coaching for Fitness Professionals Certification, the SCW Nutrition, Hormones & Metabolism Certification, and contributed to the SCW Active Aging Certification, Melissa has consistently sold-out educational seminars.