Step #1: What Are Your Workout Goals? Step #2: What Workout Is Best for Weight Loss? Step #3: Finding a Workout Routine You Enjoy. Step #4: What Is the Best Workout Routine? (An Introduction to Strength Training). Step #5: Creating a Strength Training Workout Plan. Step #6: Focus Your Workout Plan on Specific Goals.

Step #1: Determine your “Get in Shape” situation! Step #2: “What exercises should I do to lose weight (or build muscle)?” Step #3: “How many sets and reps should I do per exercise?” Step #4: “How long should I wait between sets?” Step #5: “How much weight should I lift?”