+ What is Beginner to Badass Lifter and what’s included?

The Beginner to Badass Lifter program is for women who are interested in strength training and want a thorough program to help them get started. It includes:

• A complete, step-by-step 12 week strength training program designed for beginning lifters working out at home or the gym
• Three short and highly effective workouts per week (25-40 minutes each), split into upper body, lower body, and full body sessions to fit within your schedule and lifestyle
• Video demonstrations for every single lift (including warmups) so you know the correct form and technique to maximize your results and help avoid injury
• An easy to follow form you can print and fill out, or update from your phone or computer to track your progress with every set, rep, and amount of weight you lift
• Workouts that progress over time as you perfect your technique, get more comfortable with the movements, and of course, get stronger

The bonuses included with this program are:

• Picking Your Fitness Goal Checklist — A simple checklist to help you get clear on your goal with fitness
• Is Training For Aesthetics Right For You? — Questions to reflect upon (plus space to jot down your thoughts) so you can determine if aesthetics training (i.e., training to improve your physical appearance) is the right path for you
• Moving From Training for Punishment To Training For Joy — Prompts to help you remove negative influence and add positive influence in your life, working out with a weight-neutral mindset, and your support system
• Which Exercise Tools Are Right For You? — Questions and prompts to help you reflect on whether the exercise tracking tools you’ve used have been beneficial or a hindrance in your fitness journey
• How Many Rest Days Are Right For You Checklist — A simple checklist to help you determine how many rest days per week you need to make the most progress and fit into your lifestyle

+When does it start?

You’ll get instant access to your program as soon as your purchase is complete. Your entire 12 week lifting program will be at your fingertips, ready for you to begin!

+Can you guarantee I’ll get stronger by purchasing this program?

If you complete the program as written, yes, you will get stronger. Over and over again, my clients are amazed at how strong they can get even in just a few weeks, even if they are literally brand new to strength training.

Of course, I cannot guarantee any specific results like how much weight you’ll be able to lift on any given movement, since that varies from person to person.

+What if I don’t have any strength training/weight lifting experience?

Then you’re in the right place. This program is designed for beginners, even if you’ve never picked up a dumbbell or barbell in your life.

It’s split into three phases to ensure you set a good foundation, learn proper and safe form, and get comfortable with lifting heavier. If you follow the program as written, you’ll see noticeable progress and strength quickly.

+What if I miss a workout (or two)?

Missing a workout here and there is fine, and to be expected especially when you have a busy life and other responsibilities like work, family, hobbies, etc. This program is designed for three workouts per week, so you may be able to complete your missed workout on a different day. If that’s not possible for whatever reason, don’t worry. Your strength isn’t built from just a few workouts, and likewise, your strength won’t be lost by missing some either.

+I'm already strapped for time. What if I don’t know how much time I’ll be able to commit to doing the workouts?

First, you should know that getting stronger happens over time, with consistent effort. At the same time, your individual workouts don’t need to be very long for you to see noticeable progress.

The workouts in this program are set for three days a week, and will take about 30-40 minutes each. There is an at-home option as well as a gym option to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

Part of getting stronger and feeling your best is prioritizing this time for yourself. You might have a lot of other responsibilities in your life and things competing for your time, and that’s understandable. This program is designed to take as little time as possible while still delivering the progress and results you want.

+Will I have to do weigh-ins or send pictures of myself?

No. The Beginner to Badass Lifter program is strictly focused on strength training, not weight loss or aesthetics (how you look).

Actually, my entire approach to training, whether through this program or my private clients, is completely weight-neutral. I know that’s not the norm in this industry!

I find that it allows people to zero in on their goals of getting stronger and feeling more confident and capable in all areas of their lives, without the added and unnecessary pressure of their weight or appearance. I’ve also received feedback that a weight-neutral approach is particularly beneficial for people who have a background with disordered eating and/or negative body image.

+How is this different from classes like bootcamps, Orangetheory, and CrossFit, or workouts I can find on YouTube?

While you can get a good sweat going and get your heart rate up from any of the above, the difference is that this program is focused on true strength training.

Think about the nature of gym classes or YouTube or Instagram/TikTok workouts: in order to keep the audience engaged (you could even say entertained), there has to be a lot of variety, new workouts, novel movements, etc. These workouts are much more generalized because they cater to a wide range of people, and they have to change a lot to keep people’s attention.

+The problem is, that’s not how real strength training works.

In true strength training, the goal is progression. This happens when you focus on mastering a skill set and gradually increasing the weight and/or reps over time. Progression is much less likely to happen if there’s constant change or too much variety.

For example, if you wanted to get really good at piano, you wouldn’t work on it for a week or so, then move on to guitar, then to drums, and so on. You’d stick with piano and hone that skill set over time.

Beginner to Badass Lifter isn’t a social media workout or a random fun class at the gym. You’ll get an expertly and deliberately designed program that’s focused on significantly increasing your strength through the fundamental principles of strength training/weightlifting.

+What if I feel like I’m too old to start strength training?

You’re never too old. Gaining strength is for everyone, regardless of age. I’ve worked with clients well into their 60s who are accomplishing pretty impressive things with their strength. For example, one of my clients deadlifted 209 lbs on her 65th birthday! Following an expertly designed program is important at any age or experience level, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with Beginner to Badass Lifter.

+I can’t decide between the at-home version or the gym version of this program. Any advice?

Both versions of the program are designed to get you strong and feeling great about your progress no matter where you work out.

For the home program, you’ll need some equipment. I recommend having dumbbells in a variety of weights (or ideally, a set of adjustable dumbbells that go to 50 lbs each), a red resistance band, and either a flat bench or something that can function as a bench (like a coffee table, chair, or even your couch). This equipment is not included in the price of the program, and the cost for everything I mentioned above is somewhere around $200-400, depending on where you purchase.

For the gym program, you’ll need access to a gym that ideally has barbells along with the standard gym equipment like weight machines and dumbbells. Some large commercial gyms like Planet Fitness don’t have barbells. While you can still see significant progress without access to a barbell, you’ll have better results with one.

Alternatively, you have the option of purchasing both programs, with the second at half price. Just click any of the purchase buttons on this page and you can easily add the other.

+What’s your refund policy?

Upon purchase, you’ll receive instant access to the entire program, which I’ve built from years of experience and continuing strength and fitness education. As such, I do not offer refunds.

+I have a different question that’s not answered here.

You may email me with additional questions at strongwithmark@gmail.com.