Welcome to the first two weeks of the Lean Body^® Transformation Program. The goal these weeks will be to prep and prime the muscles for heavier lifting in the weeks to come. The weight you lift with should be about 50%–60% of your maximum. To figure this out, try a single repetition of each exercise with the maximum amount of weight that you believe that you could lift one time safely. Then choose a weight either half that amount or slightly higher. (Ex. Maximum Dumbbell Curl = 15lb for one rep. Choose 10 or 8lb to complete the set).

The higher repetitions required in this first month will challenge your muscles without forcing you to lift too much too soon. Making progress is about progressive resistance and gradually increasing the weights. Be patient and trust the process. It is recommended that you keep a workout journal to track your weights and repetitions from week to week. Each workout should last about last about 30 minutes, depending on your skill level in the gym.