I’ve been getting this question more often, so I wanted to share some clear guidance to help you choose where to begin. First, thank you for considering me as your virtual trainer — I’m excited to work out with you! The Good Sweat community is a supportive group that motivates one another through highs and lows so we can get stronger together.
Either guide is a great starting point, even for beginners. Both Good Sweat 1.0 and Good Sweat 2.0 are progressive programs: they increase in difficulty each week and include practical tips for improving your workouts, nutrition, and overall well-being. Below are the key differences to help you pick the best option for your goals.
Summary of Good Sweat 1.0
Good Sweat 1.0 is my original 6-week at-home guide. It includes five workouts per week and requires minimal equipment (weights, a chair or bench, and about five feet of space). This program provides an in-depth nutrition section covering carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, plus practical guidance on using food as fuel to support your fitness goals. The guide also contains 19 healthy recipe ideas to inspire your meal planning.
Think of Good Sweat 1.0 as a comprehensive foundation for health and fitness. It includes weekly goal-setting for accountability, an exercise video glossary to learn proper form, a curated playlist, and access to a private Facebook community of fellow Good-Sweaters to keep you motivated. After many participants completed 1.0, I developed a 4-week add-on called OVERTIME to push you further after the initial six weeks. You can purchase the 6-week guide and the OVERTIME add-on separately, or get the full 10-week bundle if you want everything together.
Summary of Good Sweat 2.0
Good Sweat 2.0 is an 8-week guide I created to be used at home, in the gym, or on the go. I developed and tested these workouts around the time of my wedding, and they helped me get into excellent shape. Like 1.0, 2.0 includes five workouts per week and uses minimal equipment (weights, a chair or bench, a jump rope). There’s also the option to include Recreation Sweat gear—resistance bands and sliders—if you want extra intensity.
Based on feedback from those who completed the first guide, 2.0 includes several enhancements. Every move has modification options, and many circuits include an ELITE option for those who want an extra challenge. Additionally, 2.0 offers two on-demand workouts per week—recorded live-style classes you can follow for added motivation—and three separate burnout videos focused on upper body, lower body, and core that you can add to any workout or use on their own.
Which guide is right for me?
If you’re new to the Good Sweat community, just starting your fitness journey, recovering from an injury, or transitioning from a different type of movement (like running, yoga, or Pilates), I recommend starting with Good Sweat 1.0. It’s a solid introduction to my signature blend of HIIT and strength training and includes thorough instruction on nutrition, form, warm-ups, and recovery. The extensive learning material makes 1.0 ideal for beginners through intermediates. Once you’ve established a foundation of strength, you can move into OVERTIME and Good Sweat 2.0 to further challenge yourself and continue making progress.
If you’re more experienced with fitness and already have your nutrition dialed in, you can still benefit from starting with 1.0 to ensure your fundamentals are solid. If you prefer the additional features and intensity, choose Good Sweat 2.0 — it focuses more on training and will help you reach new levels of fitness in eight weeks. My goal is for you to look forward to your training, and these programs are designed to help you progress from beginner to advanced, and even to an ELITE level if that’s your aim. You’ll notice improvements as you go, and you’ll feel proud when you finish.
I can’t wait to see you in our Facebook community. For all of my fitness and nutrition guides, visit my shop to explore the options and choose the program that fits your needs. x Rachael