Penny Barnshaw

8 Week Home Dumbbell

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Begin to Build is an 8-week strength training program designed for all fitness levels. With 3 full-body strength workouts per week and an optional HIIT workout, this program is perfect for anyone looking to build lean muscle and start transforming their body composition. Each session lasts 30-45 minutes and requires dumbbells and occasionally a bench, making it ideal for home or gym training. The workouts focus on functional strength and progressive overload, helping you feel stronger, leaner, and more confident with every session. For best results, we recommend incorporating daily walking to support recovery and enhance your overall progress. Whether you’re new to strength training or getting back into it, this program will help you create a solid foundation and see real, sustainable results.

Goal:
Lean Muscle

Weight Lifting, Glutes, Core/Abs, Arms

8 weeks program 4 days/week 30-45 mins

Level:
All Levels

Goal:
Lean Muscle

Weight Lifting, Glutes, Core/Abs, Arms

8 weeks program 4 days/week 30-45 mins

Level:
All Levels

Workouts

W1/D1- Begin to Build | Quads, Glutes & Shoulders]

5.0

Bikini body, Arms, All Levels, Bodybuilding, Home, Glutes, Legs, Lower Body, Full Body, Strength

- Begin to Build [Hamstrings, Back & Biceps, Abs]

3.7

Glutes, Legs, Back, All Levels, Arms, Bikini body, Abs & Core, Bodybuilding, Strength, Home

- Begin to Build [Chest, Tri’s & Glutes]

5.0

All Levels, Glutes, Bikini body, Strength, Chest, Full Body, Home, Arms, Abs & Core, Bodybuilding

- Begin to Build | Full Body Sweat [Optional]

3.0

All Levels, Lose Weight, Home, Toning, HIIT, Full Body

W2/D1- Begin to Build [Quads, Glutes, Shoulders]

5.0

Strength, Upper Body, Legs, Home, Bodybuilding, Lower Body, Bikini body, All Levels, Glutes, Arms

Love this app!!! Every workout is challenging and I've had amazing results

Carrie

Beautiful, user friendly app. truly enjoying having quick access to workouts. makes reaching my goal of daily movement much easier.

Laura

Clear, straightforward, focused workouts that are enjoyable and effective

Jess

App Features

Reminders

Set workout reminders to stay on track!

Tracking

Track your progress and share it to Instagram

Notes & Logging

Track your weights, time, and reps. Take notes to capture your thoughts when working out

Streaks

Make sure you stay on track with your goals

Favorites

Save your favorite workouts with one tap

Stream Anywhere

Stream to your TV and laptop using Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, or Fire TV.

Reminders

Set workout reminders to stay on track!

About Penny Barnshaw

Online personal trainer

Hey there, I’m Penny — and I’m so glad you’re here. I’ve been a certified Personal Trainer for 20+ years, but when I hit my 40s and started experiencing perimenopause, everything I thought I knew about my body shifted. Fatigue, weight gain, joint pain, and brain fog left me frustrated, even though I had the knowledge and tools. That’s when I realized I needed to adapt — not just push harder. By focusing on strength training, eating enough protein, and building sustainable habits, I found my energy and confidence again. Now, my mission is to help other women in perimenopause and beyond do the same — to feel strong, capable, and in control of their bodies again.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Playbook different? How do I know it will work for me?

If you haven’t had success with other workout apps in the past, you may be skeptical about ours. But we’re here to tell you, we guarantee you’ll get the results you want with Playbook. Why? We have hundreds of experts who are ready to train you. We don’t give you one-off programs of PDF documents with no assistance. Our creators add new programs (with interactive, explanatory videos) on a daily basis. Our content is new, fresh, and ever-changing to keep you motivated and ready to work! Plus, if you need help,creators are always here for you. You can message them directly if you have any questions, feedback, or simply want to share your success.

I'm a beginner, is Playbook for me?

No matter where you are in your fitness journey, Playbook can help you succeed. Workouts and programs posted in the app are for any level of fitness. Plus, trainers walk you through all exercises with easy-to-follow videos and simple written instructions. This means you’ll be able to do all the moves easily, accurately, and safely.

Do I need to purchase equipment?

It depends on the workout! Playbook has a lot of workouts that require no equipment. We also have workouts that require minimal equipment (like dumbbells or a yoga mat) and some that require weight-lifting machines. There’s something for everyone — regardless of equipment — to help you get in shape.

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