Disclaimer: No statements or claims on this website have been evaluated by the FDA. Any statements or claims about the possible health benefits of any foods, dietary supplements, products, or activities are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition or to replace the advice of a healthcare professional. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before starting any supplement, dietary or exercise program, especially if you are pregnant, have any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions, or if you are taking any medications. If you experience any pain, difficulty or adverse side effects with exercises, diet or other activities, stop and consult your healthcare provider.
Jump To:
1 Year Bodybuilding Plan
1 Year Workout Plans by Michael Matthews
– For Women
– For Men
– For Advanced Fitness Levels
If you are looking for a one year workout plan to follow, check out these highly rated one year of fitness challenge books.
1 Year Weight Training & Bodybuilding Plan
Jim’s Weight Training & Bodybuilding Workout Plan: Build Muscle and Strength, Burn Fat & Tone Up With A Full Year of Progressive Weight Training Workouts
Written by fitness coach and bodybuilder James Atkinson, this guide includes four 12-week progressive exercise plans, illustrated descriptions of all exercises, accountability charts, and fundamental material on training mentality, planning, diet, and motivation. This book is useful for anyone from beginner to expert and can be used year after year.
1 Year Workout Plans by Michael Matthews
One Year Workout Plan for Women
The Year One Challenge for Women: Thinner, Leaner, and Stronger Than Ever in 12 Months
This book is a workout journal companion to Thinner Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Female Body by Michael Matthews and contains a full year’s worth of workouts from Thinner Leaner Stronger. The guide includes six 8-week phases with workouts that are less than 45 minutes long.
It is highly recommended that you have the Thinner Leaner Stronger book for reference.
One Year Workout Plan for Men
The Year One Challenge for Men: Bigger, Leaner, and Stronger Than Ever in 12 Months
This book is a workout journal companion to Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body by Michael Matthews and contains a full year’s worth of workouts from Bigger Leaner Stronger. The guide includes flexible plans that range from 3 to 5 sessions a week.
It is highly recommended that you have the Bigger Leaner Stronger book for reference.
One Year Advanced Fitness Challenge
The Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger Challenge: A Year of Shattering Plateaus and Achieving Your Genetic Potential
This book is a workout journal companion to Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Advanced Guide to Building Muscle, Staying Lean, and Getting Strong by Michael Matthews and contains a full year’s worth of workouts from Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger. The guide follows a 6-week cycle: 4 normal weeks, 1 power week and 1 deload / rest week.
It is highly recommended that you have the Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger book for reference.