# Getting back in to Training...what do (template edition)?

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-back-in-to-training-what-do-template-edition/12503>\
**Category:** Training Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Created:** [June 8, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-back-in-to-training-what-do-template-edition/12503 "2022-06-08T15:26:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![p2los](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@p2los](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/p2los)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-back-in-to-training-what-do-template-edition/12503/1 "2022-06-08T15:26:29Z")

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Hello Dr’s,

I have had a whirlwind of a past few months with some injuries, family issues, and general life stress. Long story, I have fallen off my regular training cadence and been struggling to get back in. I am feeling the motivation again and life circumstances are opening up…thankfully. I have run Strength I, Powerbuilding I and II, Beginner Template, and the Weightlifting Template in the past.

I have still been managing to get in the gym once or twice a week, but just been trying to do some maintenance training. My capacity has been massively hit and I end up being so sore after training those one or two days a week, so I thought I would ask where I should start again? Just lower intensity and pick one I enjoy? Start at beginner and go from there? My goals are just general health and strength and I enjoy the barbell, so no goals of competing. I like seeing the numbers go up like anyone, but I generally just like the process of training. Hopefully the context helps. I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks,  
Patrick

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**Author:** ![Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/jordan_feigenbaum/32/1315_2.png) [@Jordan\_Feigenbaum](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Jordan_Feigenbaum)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-back-in-to-training-what-do-template-edition/12503/2 "2022-06-08T18:49:57Z")

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I’d probably start at the Beginner Template phase II if it’s been 1 to 3 months or phase I if it’s been longer than that. Glad to have you back, Patrick. Let me know if I can help in any way!

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**Author:** ![p2los](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e95f7d/32.png) [@p2los](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/p2los)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/getting-back-in-to-training-what-do-template-edition/12503/3 "2022-06-08T21:51:52Z")

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Sounds good, I will start there. I appreciate the response Dr. Feigenbaum.

Have a good week,  
Patrick