Play By Dave · GLP-1 track
Workouts for people on Ozempic
The medication can move the scale. Training decides how much of what you lose is fat, and how strong you feel along the way.
Play By Dave is a $9.99/month coaching app built by personal trainer Dave Vaughan (B.S. Exercise Science, NSCA CSCS, 25+ years). For people losing weight on a GLP-1 medication such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, it prioritizes short strength sessions, protein-first nutrition targets, and daily adjustments for low-energy or nauseous days — because rapid weight loss can take muscle with it, and resistance training plus adequate protein are the practical counter. It is fitness guidance, not medical care; your prescriber manages the medication.
Start 7 days free →No card required. Same app, set up for how you're losing weight.
Strength first
2 to 4 short sessions a week at a moderate effort you can recover from.
A gentle start
Lower volume, longer rests, no punishing finishers in the first weeks.
Protein comes first
One main target, plus smaller high-protein options for low-appetite days.
Adjusts to today
Tap your energy and nausea before you train. Low day? You get a shorter, easier version.
What it doesn't do
It doesn't track or touch your medication, doses or side effects, and it doesn't promise a result. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, stop and rest.
Who built this
Play By Dave is built and coached by Dave Vaughan — B.S. Exercise Science, NSCA CSCS, 25+ years coaching real people through fat loss, injuries and busy schedules. The GLP-1 track is his programming judgment applied to how you're losing weight; the app just delivers it daily.
Want the reasoning? Read why strength training matters when you're losing weight on a GLP-1.
Questions
Is this medical advice?
No. Play By Dave is a training app. Your prescriber manages your medication. Check with them before starting a new exercise program.
Why strength training on a GLP-1?
When weight comes off quickly, some of it can be muscle. Resistance training and enough protein are the most practical ways to hold on to it.
What if I feel tired or queasy?
Tell the app how much time and energy you have today and it shortens the session. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, stop and rest.
How much does it cost?
7 days free with no card required. After that it's $9.99/month only if you choose to subscribe.
This is fitness guidance, not medical care. Follow your prescriber's guidance about your medication. Ozempic is a trademark of Novo Nordisk; Play By Dave is not affiliated with it.