Beginner's Template Readability

Training Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi BBM,

I’ve had a couple friends new to training ask me for advice (on training), so I’ve pointed them to the beginners template. However, a couple times now, they’ve expressed that it was way too complicated to understand and decided not to continue with it. My question is, were any focus groups done to assess the health literacy level required to digest the accompanying documents with the beginners template? My friends found all of the information overwhelming and didn’t really understand what to do. I’ve been training my whole life, so I’ve been able to use all your templates just fine, but now I’m thinking what it would be like reading your programs for the first time and agree it all sounds a bit complicated. What do you think?

P.s. Just finished PB1 and it’s been PR city the last few weeks :slight_smile:

Best,
Aryeh

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Yes, we used some software on the accompanying documents with respect to readability. I would be happy to speak directly to your friends if they’re willing, as this is feedback we haven’t gotten before. The can contact us at support@barbellmedicine.com

The Beginner Prescription and Template don’t really require reading to do the template, but the included PDF was definitely written for the general audience.

Happy to hear about the PR’s nonetheless.