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Planet Fitness Novice
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Planet Fitness Novice

Get back in the gym, ya lazy bum.

Chanandler B.
Chanandler B.· Jan 2026
6athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Getting back into weightlifting after a long break. Planet Fitness is a limited gym, with not much in terms of free weights or free barbells, but it's cheap and reliable and they're everywhere. This is geared towards mostly machine use with some cable and very occasional dumbbell use.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
12.1%
Triceps
11.7%
Upper Back
10%
Glutes
9%
Front Delts
8.3%
Quadriceps
7.5%
Biceps
7%
Chest
6.2%
Lats
6.2%
Abs
5.1%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Lower Back
2.9%
Middle Delts
2.6%
Cardio
2.6%
Abductors
2.3%
Forearms
2%
Adductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Press18–12 reps
18–12 reps
18–12 reps
2Chest Press (Machine)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
18–12 reps
3Shoulder Press (Machine)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
5Abs Crunch (Machine)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
6Cardio110–15 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown18–12 reps
18–12 reps
18–12 reps
2Leg Curl110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
3Seated Row (Cable)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
4Rear Delt Fly (Machine)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
5Bicep Curl (Cable)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
6Cardio110–15 min
#ExerciseSetsReps
Superset
1AGoblet Squat110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
1BIncline Chest Press (Machine)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
1CFace Pull112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
1DBack Extension (Weighted)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
2Cardio16–8 reps

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Planet Fitness Novice is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. 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 60 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.

Planet Fitness Novice is structured around 3 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Planet Fitness Novice 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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