No. These workouts are all designed for beginners who may not have a lot of exercise experience. Laura will talk you through each exercise as you do it as well as give tips and pointers for proper technique. We've specifically chosen exercises that are easier to follow without needing intricate positioning help. 

This is where you'll start to create a habit that works for you and is sustainable for a long time. In the beginning you'll only need to carve out 5 minutes each day. We suggest that you sit down before that first Monday when your workouts begin and write down when you plan to do the workout. 

Some people prefer to workout first thing in the morning. Others, right before lunch. Many also do it after dinner. There's no right or wrong other than finding a time that is sustainable for you.

We recommend trying to pick a consistent time because it can help with sticking to a routine long-term. However, some people work best when their schedule changes day-to-day, and that's ok too!

The important thing is that you make the commitment and stick with it!

We want this 6 week program to be flexible so that you can truly be successful and make it work for your life. The workouts do not expire, so you can come back to the link in your email whenever you're ready to complete that workout video.

For most, the best way to see consistent results will be to commit to doing the workout each day when you receive it. That way you make sure not to miss anything.

That being said, not everyone keeps a traditional Monday through Friday schedule. Find a routine that works for you. It may be Sunday through Thursday or Monday through Saturday skipping Wednesdays. Some people may even choose to do 2 workouts in one day in order to take the next day off.

The key to your success with this whole program is finding a routine that works for YOU! You've got 6 weeks to try different schedules and determine what sticks.

We've found, in our years of experience in the fitness industry, that doing the same workout over and over again can get boring and lead to burnout. However, doing something new every workout also can lead to confusion, frustration and quitting.

In The 3 Week Kickstart, our goal is to blend these 2 concepts: 

For those reasons you'll do a new 5 minute workout each day the first week of the program. You'll then repeat those same workouts the next 2 weeks. For example: your Monday workout will be the same 3 weeks in a row, but that workout will be different from the workout you do every Tuesday or Wednesday, etc.

The short answer is: BOTH

The focus of the movements in all the workouts is more geared toward strengthening muscles. Building strength means pushing a muscle to work beyond its normal capacity, and we'll do this by using weights, challenging positions, and more repetitions of exercises. 

All the workout will be complete in circuit fashion which means that you'll perform one exercise then immediately proceed to another without a rest break. Often we'll be alternating muscle groups, so one muscle is resting while we work others. This means that the heart works harder and the breathing increases more as you continue without a rest. 

Created by our very own Doctor of Physical Therapy, Laura, this program is designed to safely help you transition into exercise even if you've never exercised before. As you follow along with the workout videos, Laura will demonstrate proper technique for each exercise, verbally cue various parts of the form as you go, and teach you about compensations to avoid that may place you at greater risk for injury.

As with any exercise, pushing your body to do more than it's accustomed to doing does carry some risk, and even though Laura will explain safety concerns as much as time allows in these quick videos, we cannot guarantee you will not become injured.

If you have specific concerns for your body, past or current injuries, or questions about exercise technique, we encourage you to join our Kickstart Community for a small monthly fee, where you can ask questions and get personalized feedback from our team to help you further minimize the risk of injury as you proceed.

We love this question because it means you see this as a stepping stone to more! As the "Kickstarter" name implies, this 3 week program is intended to be the beginning of your fitness journey, not the end of it.

After you complete these 3 weeks, you'll be consistently exercising for 25 minutes per week and should be feeling more confident in your ability to exercise.

Based on extensive health data, the recommended amount of exercise for adults is 150 minutes at a moderate intensity each week for optimal health improvement. That may be a good goal to strive for, BUT I always like to remind people that any exercise is better than no exercise. So, if 25 minutes per week is all you can handle right now, stick with it! You're still getting healthier.

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The good news is that you can accomplish those 150 minutes in a variety of ways. So, if you continued the 5 minute workouts you learned in the program and added a 10 minute brisk walk before or after each workout, you'd be exercising 75 minutes each week!

Interested in more workout routines from Peak Wellness? Check out our "Forever Fit" section below to learn more about regular live and on-demand workout option we offer.

Finally, if you're looking for something more customized to your goals and the equipment/space you have, we can help you there too! Peak Wellness offers custom workouts and accountability all from the convenience of your own home. Email info@peakwellnesstn.com with the subject "Personalized Fitness" to learn more about this offering.

Yes! While this 3 weeks series was designed as a comprehensive workout routine that you can complete independently, we never want you to feel like you're alone on this journey! That's why we've created The 3 Week Kickstart community where, for a small monthly fee, you can ask questions, receive additional accountability support, and message directly with Laura if you have questions or concerns about your technique, previous or current injuries, or other exercise-related topics. Please see "The Kickstart Community" section below for more details!

No. While workouts have been designed and are instructed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, they are not a replacement for physical therapy. Our hope is that as you learn safe body movements and gain mobility and strength, that your body will feel better.

If you have a current or past injury and want more information about how to protect this area while exercising, we recommend signing up for The Kickstart Community where you can ask your specific questions to Laura. She can give you individualized feedback about ways to modify exercises. 

However, this program is in no way intended to be medical advice, medical treatment, or completed without self-awareness of your own health. Please do not complete exercises that do not feel safe or appropriate for your body, and please seek medical advice and clearance for exercise if you have any concerns about the safety of exercise for your body.