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Vanelst provides a wide range of free training plans suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes. They are designed for men and women who wish to work out either at home, in the gym, or with no special equipment at all. These training plans cater to both muscle building and weight loss goals, offering options for split or full-body workouts. Everyone can find the suitable choice here.


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Push/Pull/Legs in the Gym

This Pull/Push/Legs workout plan for the gym is designed for individuals, regardless of gender, who already have a training experience of at least 3-6 months. This plan is specifically tailored for muscle building. However, reducing weight is also easily achievable.

Push/Pull in the gym for slightly advanced men

This Pull/Push workout plan for the gym is particularly suitable for men who have at least 3-6 months of training experience. This plwever, reducing weight is also easily achievable.

Push/Pull in the gym for slightly advanced women

This Pull/Push workout plan for the gym is well-suited for women who have at least 3-6 months of training experience. This plan is specifically designed for muscle building. However, reducing weight is also easily achievable.

Push/Pull in the gym for advanced men

This Pull/Push workout plan for the gym is well-suited for men who have at least 6-12 months of training experience. This plan is specifically tailored for muscle building. However, reducing weight is also easily achievable.

Push/Pull in the gym for advanced women

This Pull/Push workout plan for the gym is well-suited for women who have at least 6-12 months of training experience. This plan is specifically designed for muscle building. However, reducing weight is also easily achievable.

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for slightly advanced men

This Upper Body/Lower Body workout plan for the gym is particularly suitable for men who have at least 3-6 months of training experience. This plan is specifically focused on muscle building. However, reducing weight is also easily achievable.

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for slightly advanced women

A workout program for the upper body and lower body in the gym, specifically designed for men with 3-6 months of training experience, has been developed. This plan is tailored for muscle building but also allows for weight reduction without difficulty.

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for advanced men

A workout program for the upper body and lower body in the gym, designed particularly for women with 6-12 months of training experience, has been conceived. This plan is specifically aligned with muscle building but also facilitates weight reduction without difficulty.

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for advanced women

A workout program for the upperd for men with 6-12 months of training experience, has been developed. This plan is specifically designed for muscle building but also enables weight reduction without difficulty.

Whole body muscle building at home (slightly advanced)

A full-body workout plan for at-home training, suitable for both men and women, has been formulated. The prerequisite is a minimum of 3 months of training experience. This plan focuses on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Whole body muscle building at home (advanced)

A full-body workout plan for at-home training, suitable for both men and women, has been devised. The prerequisite is a minimum of 6 months of training experience. This plan emphasizes muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Whole body muscle building at home (beginner)

A full-body workout plan for at-home training, suitable for both men and women, has been created. No prior experience is required. This plan concentrates on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Whole body muscle building without equipment (slightly advanced)

This workout plan for the entire body, without the use of equipment, is designed for both men and women. The prerequisite is a minimum of 3 months of training experience. The emphasis is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Whole body muscle building without equipment (advanced)

This workout plan for the entire body, without the use of equipment, is suitable for both men and women. The requirement is a minimum of 6 months of training experience. The focus is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Whole body muscle building without equipment (beginners)

This workout plan for the entire body, without the use of equipment, is suitable for both men and women without any prior experience required. The focus is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Full body in the gym for slightly advanced men

This workout plan for the entire body at the gym is particularly effective for men. The prerequisite is a minimum of 3 months of training experience. The focus is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Full body in the gym for slightly advanced women

This workout plan for the entire body at the gym is particularly suitable for women. The prerequisite is a minimum of 3 months of training experience. The focus is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Full body in the gym for advanced men

This workout plan for the entire body at the gym is particularly effective for men. The prerequisite is a minimum of 6 months of training experience. The focus is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Full body in the gym for advanced women

A comprehensive workout plan tailored for women in the gym. To benefit from this, a minimum training duration of six months is required. The focus is on building muscle mass and simultaneous fat loss.

Full body in the gym for beginners. For men

This comprehensive gym workout plan is particularly suitable for men without any prior experience required. The main emphasis is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

Full body in the gym for beginners. For women

This comprehensive gym workout plan is especially suitable for women without any prior experience required. The main emphasis is on muscle building and simultaneous fat loss.

25 minute workout: lose weight at home (advanced)

An intensive 25-minute home workout for weight loss, suitable for both women and men. A minimum training duration of six months is required. The focus is on losing body weight.

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight at Home (Beginner)

A 15-minute beginner workout for weight loss, suitable for both women and men. No prior knowledge is required. The focus is on losing body weight.

25 minute workout: lose weight without equipment (advanced)

An intensive 25-minute home workout for weight loss without equipment, suitable for both women and men. A minimum training duration of six months is required. The focus is on losing body weight.

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight Without Equipment (Beginner)

This 15-minute workout for fat burning without equipment is suitable for both women and men. No prior experience is required. The focus is on losing body weight.

25 minute workout: lose weight without equipment and without jumping (advanced)

This 30-minute workout for fat burning without jumping is suitable for both women and men. It requires a minimum of 6 months of training experience. The emphasis is on losing body weight.

15 minute workout: lose weight without equipment and without jumping (beginner)

This 20-minute workout for fat burning without jumping is suitable for both women and men. No prior experience is required. The focus is on losing body weight.


Training plan categories

Browse through our diverse range of workout plan categories, including 2-day split, 3-day split, weight loss, muscle building, beginners, women, men, and equipment-free. Uncover the customized plan to specifically achieve your fitness goals.


The whole body workout as a starter

If you're new to the fitness world, a full-body training program is an excellent choice. In each workout session, you target all the muscle groups in your body. Typically, the training is repeated every two days. The rest day is dedicated to recovery, allowing your muscles the opportunity to rest and grow. Full-body training offers several advantages: it efficiently burns calories and helps you learn the movement patterns of your exercises. When you're just starting with strength training, lower weights are sufficient initially.

Motivation to effectively stimulate your muscles is crucial. Many assert that beginners are best off beginning with full-body training. With a whole-body workout plan, you can make rapid progress and reduce the risk of injuries. Proper execution of exercises takes center stage and establishes the foundation for lasting success in strength training.

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight Without Equipment (Beginner)

15 minute workout: Lose weight without equipment & without jumping (beginners)

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight at Home (Beginner)

25 minute workout: lose weight without equipment (advanced)

25 minute workout: Lose weight without equipment & without jumping (advanced)

25 minute workout: lose weight at home (advanced)

Full body in the gym for beginners. For women

Full body in the gym for beginners. For men

Full body in the gym for advanced women

Full body in the gym for advanced men

Full body in the gym for slightly advanced women

Full body in the gym for slightly advanced men

Whole body muscle building without equipment (beginners)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (advanced)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (slightly advanced)

Whole body muscle building at home (beginner)

Whole body muscle building at home (advanced)

Whole body muscle building at home (slightly advanced)


Split training for beginners and advanced

In contrast to full-body training, split training doesn't target all muscle groups in each session. It involves a division, allowing you, for instance, to alternate between training your upper and lower body or separating push and pull exercises. There are various options, ranging from the 2-day split to the 7-day split. For beginners and intermediates, the 2-day and 3-day splits are particularly recommended. In these, you complete 2 or 3 different training days before starting over. Experienced athletes may opt for a 4-day or 5-day split. The 6-day or 7-day split is suitable for only a very small number of individuals.

Dedicated strength athletes often prefer advanced split training plans. There are various compelling reasons for choosing different splits. Experienced athletes have the opportunity to focus on specific muscle groups more efficiently within a challenging split training program. Beginners in strength training can take advantage of their beginner's edge. Muscles require fewer stimuli to grow, making effective training possible with a full-body training plan. In the case of a 5-day split that includes leg training only once a week, beginners leave their body's potential untapped.

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for advanced women

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for advanced men

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for slightly advanced women

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for slightly advanced men

Push/Pull in the gym for advanced women

Push/Pull in the gym for advanced men

Push/Pull in the gym for slightly advanced women

Push/Pull in the gym for slightly advanced men

Push/pull/legs in the gym


Training plans for building muscle and losing weight

Sporting goals can vary greatly. While one weightlifter may aim for maximum muscle growth, another athlete might be looking to shed some pounds. In principle, any training plan can be suitable for achieving your objectives, whether it's a full-body training plan, a 2-day split, or a 5-day split – all variations allow for both muscle gain and weight loss. The key to success lies in the way the exercises are performed, including the training volume, intensity, weight, and rest intervals. Aim for 8-12 repetitions per set to promote muscle hypertrophy, while lower repetition numbers focus on maximal strength.

The primary focus is on building muscle mass. Training with higher repetitions promotes endurance and can be more effective for weight loss. Reducing rest periods between sets and exercises can boost fat burning. As evident, success depends not only on strictly following your training plan but also on continuously adjusting individual factors during your workouts in the gym.

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight Without Equipment (Beginner)

15 minute workout: Lose weight without equipment & without jumping (beginners)

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight at Home (Beginner)

25 minute workout: lose weight without equipment (advanced)

25 minute workout: Lose weight without equipment & without jumping (advanced)

25 minute workout: lose weight at home (advanced)

Full body in the gym for beginners. For women

Full body in the gym for beginners. For men

Full body in the gym for advanced women

Full body in the gym for advanced men

Full body in the gym for slightly advanced women

Full body in the gym for slightly advanced men

Whole body muscle building without equipment (beginners)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (advanced)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (slightly advanced)

Whole body muscle building at home (beginner)

Whole body muscle building at home (advanced)

Whole body muscle building at home (slightly advanced)

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for advanced women

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for advanced men

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for slightly advanced women

Upper body / Lower body in the gym for slightly advanced men

Push/Pull in the gym for advanced women

Push/Pull in the gym for advanced men

Push/Pull in the gym for slightly advanced women

Push/Pull in the gym for slightly advanced men

Push/pull/legs in the gym


Training plans that have already proven themselves

Absolute statements about the ultimate training plan or guaranteed success are not possible. Nevertheless, there are various training plans that have proven themselves in practice and are known to yield good results for most athletes. Both beginners and advanced trainees often favor the 2-day split in addition to a full-body training plan. For example, strength athletes achieve significant progress with an upper body/lower body split. As the name already suggests,

the training alternates between upper and lower body. Advanced athletes often receive recommendations to follow a 3-way split, such as the Push/Pull/Legs variation. If your goal is weight loss, full-body workout plans or 2-way splits that focus on improving your endurance could be suitable. Additionally, incorporating regular HIIT workouts can be a valuable addition if you aim for weight reduction.


Achieve goals through workouts at home

Options for home-based strength training are available. You can make use of a tailored training plan to effectively strengthen all muscle groups. It is important in this regard to ensure that the plan is customized for home workouts. Many training plans are designed for the gym and rely on equipment that may not be accessible in a home environment. Nevertheless, with the help of a specially adapted home training plan, it is possible to effectively work on various muscle groups. For this purpose, one can utilize appropriate exercises and methods.

You have the option to rely on support equipment such as dumbbells, pull-up bars, and the like, or utilize your own body weight. Regular workouts at home are indeed advisable. After a certain period, simple training equipment or your own body weight may no longer suffice. In this case, you are faced with the decision of whether you want to invest in relatively expensive training equipment or continue your muscle-building training at a fitness center.

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight Without Equipment (Beginner)

15 minute workout: Lose weight without equipment & without jumping (beginners)

15 Minute Workout: Lose Weight at Home (Beginner)

25 minute workout: lose weight without equipment (advanced)

25 minute workout: Lose weight without equipment & without jumping (advanced)

25 minute workout: lose weight at home (advanced)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (beginners)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (advanced)

Whole body muscle building without equipment (slightly advanced)

Whole body muscle building at home (beginner)

Whole body muscle building at home (advanced)

Whole body muscle building at home (slightly advanced)


Choosing the right training plan

Choosing the right training program is a highly personal decision. A training program should meet specific criteria. The focus of the training is on activating the muscles and the subsequent recovery. Rest periods are crucial for success - without considering these two central aspects, there will be no or only minimal muscle growth. Those who do not challenge their physical limits will never achieve the best possible results. Another essential point to consider is nutrition.

An essential criterion involves considering your motivation and enjoyment of the training. Over the months, there will be days when you must push through. If the training plan brings joy and inspires you, this battle becomes much simpler. Additionally, it's crucial that the training plan takes into account your daily and weekly schedule. If you only have time for the gym 3-4 days a week, a 5-day split may not be the optimal choice.


Create your own training plan

Crafting the optimal training plan on an individual basis holds significant importance. It demands a substantial amount of experience and expertise to design such a plan independently. Each muscle has specific requirements concerning the stimuli needed, which should be carefully considered during the planning of the training program. For those who feel hesitant about creating their own plans, the option to turn to Vanelst's training plans is available. These can be gradually tailored to personal experiences and needs, ultimately resulting in the development of a customized and refined training plan.