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Fitness

Fitness, the forgotten secret to life.

 

There was a time when fitness wasn’t optional—it was survival.
Strength came through hard work, long days outdoors, and constant movement.

Today, fitness has become the pursuit of a select few who choose that mindset. Comfort has taken over. We live in climate-controlled homes, sink into cushioned chairs, eat processed foods, and lose hours to screens, scrolling, gaming, and streaming.

We no longer seek discomfort—the very thing that makes us stronger, protects us from disease, and fuels our energy. Instead, we are slowly and painfully losing ourselves.

Fitness is the way back.
It is where we step out of comfort and re-enter the world of activity, discipline, and strength. It is how we break the bonds of comfort and reclaim who we are meant to be.

Navigating fitness.

 Do not overlook the lesson on the importance of fitness—and especially the correct routines for achieving optimum health.
Take the time to go through each page carefully as you learn. Start slowly, build consistency, and grow at your own pace. The key to lasting success in fitness is not rushing, but creating a strong foundation now for the future. 

Types of Fitness

Types of Fitness

Fitness Start Now

Fitness Start Now

Fitness Start Now

Like nutrition, you can read, learn and be overwhelmed. This is your opportunity to start now. Click here first and then come back to go on to strength training, cardio and more.

Strength Training

Fitness Start Now

Fitness Start Now

  1.  "Strength training is exercise that challenges your muscles to grow stronger. Using your body, weights, or resistance, you build power, endurance, and confidence. Every rep makes you stronger, helps your body work better, and gives you the energy to tackle anything life throws your way!" 

Cardio

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Cooling Down

Flexibility

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Cooling Down

Cooling Down

Cooling Down

Now that your exercise is done, how do you step down? Everything from shower to heat and from breathing to stretching.

How to start

Cooling Down

Cooling Down

 "Fitness isn’t just about the body—it’s about building strength in every part of your life. Every drop of sweat, every attempt, and every step forward is proof that you are stronger than yesterday. Progress doesn’t happen overnight, but each small effort compounds into unstoppable momentum. Commit to the work, trust the process, and watch yourself transform—not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. Your body is your vehicle, your mind is the driver, and your determination sets the course. When combined with proper nutrition, mindfulness, and quality sleep, you unlock not just your best life—but the life you were truly designed to live." 

Strength Training

Strength training is a type of physical exercise designed to improve muscle strength, endurance, and size by making your muscles work against a resistance. This resistance can come from weights (like dumbbells or barbells), resistance bands, body weight, or machines.

Key points about strength training:

  • Builds muscle: Helps increase muscle mass and definition.
     
  • Improves bone health: Weight-bearing exercises strengthen bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
     
  • Boosts metabolism: More muscle mass increases the number of calories your body burns at rest.
     
  • Enhances functional fitness: Makes everyday activities easier by improving overall body strength.
     
  • Supports mental health: Can reduce stress, improve mood, and build confidence.


Next you will choose whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
 

Examples of strength training exercises include calisthenics, weights, Yoga, and resistance band exercises.

In order to get the most out of strength training, you must be consistent and show up for each exercise. You will change to the best you!

Workout at least 5 times a week, but even on rest days, walk!

Choose in "Fitness Start Now" where to start.

Fitness Start Now!

Fitness Start Now!

Beginner Training Week

Intermediate Training Week

Intermediate Training Week

Do what you can; if it is less than the requirement, don't worry, you will get there.

Intermediate Training Week

Intermediate Training Week

Intermediate Training Week

Choose which day of the week to start day 1.

Advanced Training Week

Intermediate Training Week

Types of Strength Workouts

Concentrate! If it is strength, pay attention to the muscles in play.

Types of Strength Workouts

Types of Strength Workouts

Listen to your body.

Warmup and Cooldown

Warmup and Cooldown

Dedicate the time, make it your new habit, lifestyle, and mindset.

Days Off

Warmup and Cooldown

On days off, take a leisurely walk, move, or do hobbies you like. Relax.

Types of strength Workouts

Before You Begin

The following sections will go over the different methods of strength training. Choose which one you prefer, then you can move on when you feel comfortable. Click a picture to learn about a specific workout and then fit that into your new routine.

The lower picture is to start now with your workout. 

Calisthenics

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Free Weights

Universal Weights

Workout Bands

 Free weights—like dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells—are some of the most powerful tools you can use in strength training. Unlike machines, which guide your movements, free weights require you to control the weight on your own. This means your body must activate more muscles, especially stabilizers, making the workout more effective and functional. 

Universal Weights

Universal Weights

Universal Weights

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Universal Weights

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Calisthenics

Start slow, you do not have to complete the workouts in the first couple of weeks, listen to your body!

Choose the type of workout you want below. You can mix and match as time goes on.

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Workout Bands

Start slow, you do not have to complete the workouts in the first couple of weeks, listen to your body!

Choose the type of workout you want below. You can mix and match as time goes on.

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Free Weights

Free weights and strength training.

 

Types of free weights:

Dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and weight plates. There are myriad choices when it comes to free weights. Each has its purpose.


Benefits of Free Weights:


  • 💪 Build functional strength – The strength you develop translates to real-life movements like lifting, pushing, or carrying.
     
  • 🔥 Engage more muscles – Because you’re balancing and controlling the weight, more muscles are activated at once.
     
  • 🏃 Improve coordination and balance – Free weights force your body to stabilize, improving overall athleticism.
     
  • 🎯 Versatility – You can train every muscle group with just a few pairs of dumbbells or a barbell.
     
  • 📈 Progression – You can easily increase or decrease weight to match your growth.
     

Tips for Beginners:


  1. Start light, master form – Good technique matters more than heavy weight. Build a strong foundation.
     
  2. Use compound exercises – Movements like squats, lunges, bench presses, and rows work multiple muscles at once.
     
  3. Progress gradually – Increase weight in small steps as you get stronger.
     
  4. Breathe properly – Exhale as you lift/push, inhale as you lower/return.
     
  5. Warm up and cool down – Protect your muscles and joints.
     
  6. Listen to your body – Never sacrifice form for more weight.
     

Mindset Reminder: Free weights might feel intimidating at first, but every rep builds confidence as well as strength. Over time, the weights in your hands become less of a challenge and more of a tool to unlock your potential.


Universal Weights

Universal weight machine for strength training.

 

Types of free weights:

Dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, and weight plates. There are myriad choices when it comes to free weights. Each has its purpose.


Benefits of Free Weights:


  • 💪 Build functional strength – The strength you develop translates to real-life movements like lifting, pushing, or carrying.
     
  • 🔥 Engage more muscles – Because you’re balancing and controlling the weight, more muscles are activated at once.
     
  • 🏃 Improve coordination and balance – Free weights force your body to stabilize, improving overall athleticism.
     
  • 🎯 Versatility – You can train every muscle group with just a few pairs of dumbbells or a barbell.
     
  • 📈 Progression – You can easily increase or decrease weight to match your growth.
     

Tips for Beginners:


  1. Start light, master form – Good technique matters more than heavy weight. Build a strong foundation.
     
  2. Use compound exercises – Movements like squats, lunges, bench presses, and rows work multiple muscles at once.
     
  3. Progress gradually – Increase weight in small steps as you get stronger.
     
  4. Breathe properly – Exhale as you lift/push, inhale as you lower/return.
     
  5. Warm up and cool down – Protect your muscles and joints.
     
  6. Listen to your body – Never sacrifice form for more weight.
     

Mindset Reminder: Free weights might feel intimidating at first, but every rep builds confidence as well as strength. Over time, the weights in your hands become less of a challenge and more of a tool to unlock your potential.


Yoga

Start slow, you do not have to complete the workouts in the first couple of weeks, listen to your body!

Choose the type of workout you want below. You can mix and match as time goes on.

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Beginner workout Week

There are many parts to a beginner's workout.

- Warm-up

- Choose a type of exercise

Free weights

Universal weights

Calisthenics

Yoga

- Cooldown

As a beginner, go slow. These exercise days are designed to help you get started on your journey to physical fitness, so start slowly and move forward. As you progress, make sure you move on to the intermediate workout to supercharge your growth.

Complete the workouts that follow for each day. 


Day 1

Calisthenics

1.  

2.  

3.  

4.  

5.  


Day2

Yoga


Day 3

Walk


Day 4

Calisthenics

1.  

2.  

3.  

4.  

5.  


Day 5

Walk


Day 6

Walk


Day 7

Walk


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Intermediate Workout Week

 Choose Day 1, which can start on any day of the week. Afterwards, keep to that weekly schedule.

For Instance: Monday, Biceps and Back, Wednesday, Triceps and chest, and so on through the 7 days of the week. On the remaining 3 days, do cardio or rest.

Use this chart for a list of more exercises, including photos and videos:

https://www.fitsw.com/exercise-list/

 

Guideline for Strength Training:
For each exercise, select a weight that lets you complete 3 sets of 8–12 repetitions.


  • The effort should feel challenging, but not overwhelming.
     
  • If it feels too easy, increase the weight slightly.
     
  • If it feels too hard, decrease the weight.
     
  • Aim for the “just right” zone — more than easy, less than hard.


Select from the options below by clicking on the link for each group. As you progress, choose other exercises from the link above. Always stretch out the targeted muscles and breathe.

Complete 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions for each workout.


Day 1

Biceps and Back

1.   Hammer Dumbbell curls.

2.   Lat pulldown

3.   Standing curls with curl bar

4.   Seated row

5.   Sitting One Arm Curls

6.  Lat Close-in Pulldown


Day 2

Triceps and Chest

1.   Tricep Rope Pushdowns

2.  Bench Press

3.  Bent-over Triceps Extensions

4.  Incline Bench Press

5.  Tricep bench dips

6.  Chest Dumbbell Flys


Day 3

Legs

1.  Machine Leg Extensions

2.  Machine Hamstring Curls

3.  Machine Leg Press

4.  Calf Raises

5.  Inner Thigh Abductor

6. Outer Thigh Abductor  


Day 4

Upper body

1.  Dumbbell Shrugs

2.  Barbell Upright Row

3.  Front Deltoid Raises

4.  Dumbbell Military Press

5.  Side Deltoid Raises

6.  T-Raises

Advanced workout Week

Advanced workout:

https://www.fitsw.com/exercise-list/

- Warm-up

- Choose a type of exercise

Free weights

Universal weights

Calisthenics

Plank

- Cooldown

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Biceps and Back Workouts

Hammer Curls

Alternate Bicep Curl

Standing Curl bar

Keep the dumbbells sideways throughout the entire motion. Lock your elbows to your side, then curl up.

Video

Standing Curl bar

Alternate Bicep Curl

Standing Curl bar

Start from the down position, then curl the bar up to your chest, keeping your elbows locked.

Alternate Bicep Curl

Alternate Bicep Curl

Sitting One Arm Curls

Start with both dumbbells the down by your side, or with one dumbbell as shown. Curl up to upper arm, keeping the elbow locked. Alternate.

Sitting One Arm Curls

Sitting One Arm Curls

Sitting One Arm Curls

Lock elbow to inthe er leg. Curl up to chest for one set. Switch arms, repeat.the 

Preacher Chair Curls

Sitting One Arm Curls

Preacher Chair Curls

Place arms fully on the "preacher's chair." Lift bar, then curl up to chin.

Seated Bicep Curls

Sitting One Arm Curls

Preacher Chair Curls

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Pull Ups/Chin Ups

Lat Close-in Pulldown

Pull Ups/Chin Ups

Start from the hanging position, hands wide. Pull straight up until your chin passes the bar.

Lat Pulldown

Lat Close-in Pulldown

Pull Ups/Chin Ups

Start from the hanging position, hands wide. Pull straight up until your chin passes the bar.

Lat Close-in Pulldown

Lat Close-in Pulldown

Lat Close-in Pulldown

Start from the hanging position, hands wide. Pull straight up until your chin passes the bar.

Seated Cable Row

Bent-over Machine Row

Lat Close-in Pulldown

Start from the hanging position, hands wide. Pull straight up until your chin passes the bar.

Bent-over Machine Row

Bent-over Machine Row

Bent-over Machine Row

Start from the hanging position, hands wide. Pull straight up until your chin passes the bar.

Back Extensions

Bent-over Machine Row

Bent-over Machine Row

Start from the hanging position, hands wide. Pull straight up until your chin passes the bar.

Tricep and Chest Workouts

Tricep Rope Pushdowns

Overhead Tricep Extensions

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Overhead Tricep Extensions

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Bent-over Tricep Extensions

Bent-over Tricep Extensions

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Diamond Pushup

Tricep Bench Dips

Bent-over Tricep Extensions

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Tricep Dips

Tricep Bench Dips

Tricep Bench Dips

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Tricep Bench Dips

Tricep Bench Dips

Tricep Bench Dips

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Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

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Incline Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

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Decline Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

Universal Bench Press

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Universal Bench Press

Universal Bench Press

Universal Bench Press

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Chest Dumbbell Flys

Universal Bench Press

Chest Dumbbell Flys

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Pushups

Universal Bench Press

Chest Dumbbell Flys

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Leg Workouts

Machine Leg Extension

Machine Hamstring Curls

On a universal system, grab the bar with a wide grip. Sit on a bench and lean slightly back. Pull the bar to your chest.

8 - 12 reps, 3 sets

Machine Hamstring Curls

Machine Hamstring Curls

On a universal system, sit on a bench and grab the handles. Sit up straight and pull the cable to your stomach, keeping your back straight.

Squats

As with the Lat pulldown, use a close-grip handle and perform the same movement as a Lat pulldown.

Machine Leg Press

With one hand on a bench, lean over and lower the dumbbell in one hand. Bring the dumbbell straight up to chest level.

Calf Raises

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Inner Thigh Abductor

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Outer Thigh Abductor

Outer Thigh Abductor

Outer Thigh Abductor

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Lunges

Outer Thigh Abductor

Outer Thigh Abductor

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Upper Body Workouts

Dumbbell Shrugs

Barbell Upright Row

Barbell Upright Row

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Barbell Upright Row

Barbell Upright Row

Barbell Upright Row

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Front Deltoid Raise

Barbell Upright Row

Front Deltoid Raise

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Side Deltoid Raise

Front Deltoid Raise

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Dumbbell Military Press

Dumbbell Military Press

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Barbell Shrugs

Dumbbell Military Press

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T-Raises

T-Raises

T-Raises

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Calisthenics

Pushups

Leg Lifts

Leg Lifts

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Leg Lifts

Leg Lifts

Leg Lifts

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Plank

Leg Lifts

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Squats

Knee Lifts

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Lunges

Knee Lifts

Knee Lifts

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Knee Lifts

Knee Lifts

Knee Lifts

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Wall Pushups

Wall Pushups

Wall Pushups

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