Step 4: Design Your Fitness Plan

Resistance Training Programs

Program Goal: Weight Loss

Beginning

Intermediate

Advanced

Sample Beginner Weight Loss Program

Sample Intermediate Weight Loss Program

Sample Advanced Weight Loss Program

Whole Body

 

Primarily Machines

 

2–3 Times Per Week (48 Hours Between Workouts)

 

1–2 Sets, 12–15 Reps (65% 1RM)

 

30–60 Seconds Between Sets

 

8–12 Basic Exercises

 

Isolated Exercises

 

15–30 Minutes Per Workout

Whole Body

 

Machines, Free Weights & Body Weight Exercises

 

3 times Per Week (48 Hours Between Workouts)

 

1 Set x 2–3 Circuits, 12–15 Reps (65–75% 1RM)

 

0–60 Seconds Between Exercises, 3 Minutes Between Circuits

 

10–12 Basic & Intermediate Exercises

 

30–45 Minutes Per Workout

Whole Body

 

Primarily Free Weights & Body Weight Exercises

 

3 Times Per Week (48 Hours Between Workouts)

 

1 Set x 3–4 Circuits, 12–15 Reps (65–75% 1RM)

 

0–60 Seconds Between Exercises, 3 Minutes Between Circuits

 

10–12 Basic & Intermediate Exercises

 

45–60 Minutes Per Workout