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5K Training Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5K Training Program

· Jan 2024
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Athletics
Equipment
At Home
Session length
40 min
Intended people who may be active, but don’t normally run, especially long distances. Modified from https://www.verywellfit.com/six-week-5k-training-schedule-2910850

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes who prefer training at home with minimal equipment

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
19.4%
Other
15.4%
Hamstrings
14.1%
Quadriceps
12.2%
Lower Back
6.6%
Abs
4.5%
Upper Back
4%
Triceps
3.7%
Front Delts
3.7%
Lats
3.5%
Adductors
2.8%
Middle Delts
2.6%
Biceps
2%
Calves
1.9%
Abductors
1.9%
Chest
1.6%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Forearms
0.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run15 min@6
2Walk11 min
3Run15 min@6
4Walk11 min
5Run15 min@6
6Walk11 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Stretching110 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run17 min@6
2Walk11 min
3Run17 min@6
4Walk11 min
5Run17 min@6
6Walk11 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Run16 min@6
2Walk11 min
3Run16 min@6
4Walk11 min
5Run16 min@6
6Walk11 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Smith Machine)312 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)312 reps
3Goblet Squat315 reps
4Step-Up (Weighted)312 reps
5Sumo Deadlift (Dumbbell)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)312 reps
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown312 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)312 reps
Superset
4ATricep Extension (Dumbbell)312 reps
4BPush Up115 reps
112 reps
110 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)312 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)312 reps
3Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)312 reps
4Good Morning312 reps
5Seated Calf Raise312 reps
6Hip Abductor (Machine)312 reps

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, 5K Training Program is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 weeks are fully unlocked.

This is a home workout program. No gym required. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 40 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

5K Training Program is structured around 7 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5K Training Program is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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