Programs
MyPypeline gives you access to fitness programs tailored to the needs of different fitness groups and levels. Each program has been created by a qualified personal trainer and consists of a series of workouts designed to let you achieve a particular goal or reach a specific destination. These programs are like having a personal trainer to yourself - EVERYDAY of the week, at a fraction of the cost.
- What do I get with a MyPypeline program?
- What's my fitness level?
- About MyPypeline programs
- The importance of goal setting
- Why are many MyPypeline programs periodized?
- Why is periodization in MyPypeline programs important?
- General health and fitness tips
What do I get with a MyPypeline program?
MyPypeline programs include:
- A FREE training calendar that includes trainer's notes with warm-up, main set, cool down and stretch and tips for your off-days. You can preview any program for FREE by subscribing to the program
- Recommended video workouts offered for online viewing or download. Some videos are also available for online viewing absolutely free, or as a bundle with special value pricing.
- The ability to reschedule your workouts, log your workout activity and chart your progress … all designed to help you achieve your fitness or training goals.
What is my fitness level?
Absolute Beginner Programs:
These programs are for people who are completely new to exercise, with the goal of making health and fitness an integral part of your daily life to improve your overall health and quality of life. You should be in good health to follow one of these programs. If you have an injury or medical condition, or are unsure of whether a program is suitable for you, you should get medical clearance before you begin.
Beginner Programs:
For people who have done some exercise in the past - but not for 12 months - beginner programs are designed to get you off the couch, out there and having fun. They include goals, but the emphasis is on having fun during the journey from the start line to your destination. The main goal is to improve overall muscular and cardio fitness and improve your overall quality of life. If you have an injury or medical condition, or are unsure of whether a program is suitable for you, you should get medical clearance before you begin.
Intermediate Programs:
Intermediate programs are for people who have been active for at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week during the last 6-12 months. If you have progressed through the beginner programs, these programs are perfect for taking your fitness to a new level. The programs aim to give you a good fitness foundation that lets you advance to more strenuous activities and train for specific destinations, such as a marathon. Many programs target a specific goal or destination. If you have an injury or medical condition, or are unsure of whether a program is suitable for you, you should get medical clearance before you begin.
Advanced Programs:
Now we're getting more serious! These programs are for people who are active on a daily basis or who have moved through the intermediate programs. They are designed to help you achieve the best possible result in your event such as a Seasons Best (SB) or Personal Best (PB) time. Advanced programs can be quite technical and targeted towards a particular sport - for example, teaching a triathlete more about transitions. If you have an injury or medical condition, or are unsure of whether a program is suitable for you, you should get medical clearance before you begin.
About MyPypeline programs
There's a MyPypeline program for every fitness level - from absolute beginner to advanced performers. First, think about what you're goal is and decide - do I need a fitness program or do I need a training program?
Fitness Programs
Fitness programs are available for everyone, at any fitness level ! They are based on general health and fitness goals like:
- I want to lose 10 pounds
- I want to have better posture
- I just want to kick-start my fitness routine
- I want to have firmer butt/abs/thighs
- I need something to do when I'm on vacation
- I need to complement my current workout routine
MyPypeline Fitness programs may be either tune-ups, 6-week boot camp style or 12-week programs.
Tune-up Programs
Tune-up programs are a couple days or a couple weeks and include vacation and business travel programs. Here are some great examples:
6-week boot camp-style and 12-week programs
6-week and 12-week programs include cardio conditioning, strength training, stretching and active recovery days. These programs offer trainer's notes every day - 7-days a week throughout the duration of the program. They combine exercises for your workout days and fitness advice for your "off days" which may include tips, online resources, nutritional advice and other useful fitness information.
Training Programs
MyPypeline training programs are available for beginner to advanced fitness levels. They are designed to take you through a fitness progression (from beginner to intermediate, for example). Training programs are destination focus - whether the destination is a race, a place or a time. MyPypeline training programs help you train for a specific outcome such as:
- Running a half marathon
- Hiking the Grand Canyon, top to bottom and back again
- Improving my triathlon time
- Competing in my first 5K race
- Riding in a cycling race
- Walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain
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The importance of goal setting
You'll read a lot about goals on MyPypeline. That's because they are crucial to any successful fitness program. Goals placed along every stage of your journey - ultimately leading to one overall goal - keep you motivated and help you progress at the correct pace in order to avoid injury and peak at just the right time.
Our mantra when it comes to goal-setting is:
- Write them down.
- Make them realistic.
- Make them measurable.
Make a list of short and long-term goals at least four times a year, including two personal goals, two work-related goals, and two health goals for the next one, five and 10 years. Pin them above your desk or in another prominent place. We've given you some ideas below.
Goal-setting will give you results. Results will keep you motivated.
Many MyPypeline programs are periodized:
Periodization training moves participants through a progression within their training program according to their starting level. At the beginner levels, for example, repetitions are high and intensity is low. As you move through the progression, repetitions reduce and intensity increases.
Why is periodization in MyPypeline programs important?
Moving through a program progression ensure that beginners can do the basics exercises and movements really well, before advancing to the intermediate and advanced levels that incorporate more advanced exercises and movements. Additional benefits include:
- Varied heart rate and session intensity, with beginners working at a lower intensity than intermediate and advanced participants.
- Ensure participants are constantly challenged to maintain motivation
- Prevent injury from doing too much too soon, or from doing an exercise that is too advanced for your level
General health and fitness tips
Learn basic time management skills to make the most of your workouts, including, for example, making sure you have the right workout clothes, a bottle of water and a towel.
- Take up yoga. It's accessible to all ages and body types and is great for ensuring you remain fit for all types of activities as you get older.
- Take some exercise every day, even if it's just a 10-minute walk or taking the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Make working out fun by loading up your iPod with your favorite music and even some MyPypeline videos.
- Drink as much water as you can to keep hydrated and stay sharp - physically and mentally.
- Be positive. Instead of saying "I wish" or "I should," say "I will" and "I can."
- Get off the bus a couple of stops early and walk the rest of the way.
- Get out of that stuffy office and get some fresh air into your lungs at every opportunity.
- Get a good night's sleep every night by going to bed at a reasonable time and not eating too late.
- Take up recreational sports for every season so you keep active all year round.