If there was only one type of exercise you could do, resistance training provides the most benefit for the time and effort you put into it. But where does a beginner...begin?



Most people don't know where to start. And for those who do join a gym, only a small percentage of people know what to do when they get there. The rest resort to a workout program they followed in high school, or they find a row of equipment and do what looks easy. In essence, that's like painting by numbers.



I launched VIGOR Training, my online fitness program in 2017. Since then, I've seen so many people transform themselves. The impact has been much greater than if I'd tried to train clients one at a time.



Yet, I feel like the impact pales in comparison to the potential. The other day, I had an epiphany.



Of those who've made significant transformations in VIGOR Training, the majority were members who followed VIGOR Strength Athlete or VIGOR Everyday Athlete. I designed both of these programs for men and women who have experience with strength training. They're intermediate to advanced strength training programs.



However, I also offered Genesis (formerly Athlete In Training), my 3-month strength and conditioning program for beginners, all along. My epiphany was that few members in VIGOR Training were beginners. But if beginners didn't "begin" strength training, how would the average person get stronger, leaner, and fitter?



That day, I decided to call a lot more attention to this program, and offer it for a ridiculously low price.



In this article, I'll explain the principles behind a good beginner-level strength and conditioning program, which is what I based my Genesis programming around.



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Genesis: noun, plural gen·e·ses  [jen-uh-seez]. an origin, creation, or beginning.



This 12-week program is ideal for men and women in their mid-30s to mid-60s who've never strength trained consistently, or who have been out of the gym for years.



When you're done with Genesis, you'll be armed with the strength training knowledge and skills to take your fitness to a whole other level. You'll gain strength, increase lean muscle mass, and and look and feel younger than most young adults!



Genesis Program Summary




Program length: 12 weeks



Skill level: Beginner



Goals: Improved strength, mobility, and body composition



Workout frequency: 4 days per week




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The Problems with Most Beginner-Level Workout Programs



It's been over 20 years since I trained my first personal training client. I've learned a lot through experience, but even more through observation. Sadly, I've seen more people burn time, money, and effort on fitness programs that never bear fruit than those that deliver results. Often, those people work with personal trainers, which makes the situation even more sad.



If you sign up for and follow Genesis, you won't have to worry about wasting your time. But, in the event you're tempted to look at a different plan, program, or work with a professional, here are some things to be wary of.



1. Entertrainment isn't the same as training



Can a workout be enjoyable? Sure. But if your first goal is to find something that's fun, it probably won't build muscle, bone density, and mobility while helping your heart, supporting your hormonal balance, strengthening your immune system, and making your metabolism more efficient.



As its name suggests, strength training trains your body to move and perform better, for longer, with less pain. A workout program that's more about fun than developing fitness might help you pass the time, but it won't get you the same level of results. And if you're doing something to just pass the time,