Lift to Lean

Challenge start date: October 12, 2026

Challenge end date: November 22, 2026

You’re already active. You’re already lifting and nothing is changing - so you figure you need to do more. More workouts, more cardio, more restriction. But more isn’t the answer. A better signal is. Progressive overload tells your muscles to grow. More activity just makes you tired. All you need is dumbbells, three full body workouts per week, and a program that gives your body the right signal.

Here’s the structure: two different workouts come with the Lift to Lean challenge that you’ll repeat for three weeks each. Why? Because that’s how you get stronger. Progressive overload isn’t some fitness buzzword - it’s literally how your muscles grow. You need time with the same movements to add reps and then weight.

Here’s what happens when you do the same exercises for multiple weeks:

Week 1 - Learning movement patterns, finding your working weights, nervous system is figuring out which muscles to fire, when to fire them, and how to coordinate everything smoothly

Week 2 - Reduced soreness, improved performance, strength building starts

Week 3 - Peak performance where maximum gains occur

Two blocks. Six weeks. That’s the whole formula.

This isn’t a newbie thing - this is everyone’s timeline, no matter how many years you’ve been lifting. It’s exactly why even the most experienced lifters (myself included!) get sore when they switch to a new workout.

Every challenge includes brand new workouts. Some exercises repeat across programs - that’s not an oversight, that’s the point. Research shows the same foundational movements move the needle for women. What changes is the challenge you bring to them. More reps. Heavier weights. That’s progressive overload.

And here’s the part that matters most - you’re not figuring this out alone. I’m in the community with you every single day of the 42 days - answering questions, calling out wins, and keeping you on track. Your Cee-sters are there too, doing the exact same workouts, cheering each other on, and showing up even when it’s hard. Whether you’re in your basement or at the gym, you’ve got support.

Is nutrition included?

If you want a simple “tell me what to eat” guide, you can add Solin’s 4-week Meal Plan and Nutrition Bundle - a 122-page guide with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and non-dairy options, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee. Inside the private community, I also share information on calories, macros, and food tracking so you can set your calories based on your goal - whether that’s building muscle, or building muscle and losing fat at the same time.

What if I go on vacation?

Simply pause when you need to and resume where you left off. You have lifetime access to the Lift to Lean challenge - no expiry, no catch. Repeat it as many times as you want, whenever you want.

FAQs

Workouts run 45-60 minutes depending on your rest between sets
Built for women who’ve lifted before - even if it’s been a while
Every exercise includes demos with verbal cues from me - these are not follow-along workouts
Start with whatever weights you’ve been using - the right weight is completely individual to your current strength level
The Solin app is free to download - no monthly fee required
One-time investment for lifetime access to Lift to Lean - that’s not a misprint

You’re not lifting to stay the same. You want to see it - in the mirror, in your clothes, in the way you carry yourself. Six weeks with the right system and you will.

Cheryl, Lift with Cee

HERE'S WHAT'S INCLUDED

✔️ 6-week dumbbells-only workout plan (workout from HOME or the GYM)

✔️ Sets, reps, & exercise guidance

✔️ Video demonstrations for every movement

✔️ Private community for support & accountability

✔️ Mobile app access (iPhone & Android apps)

✔️ Unlimited access to the challenge (one-time purchase for lifetime access to the Lift to Lean program)

BONUSES

✅ Bonus 1: 50% off Solin Ultimate Nutrition Guide

✅ Bonus 2: High protein recipe generator

✅ Bonus 3: Macro calculator

3rd annual Solin Showdown: $101k Transformation Challenge

This challenge is also part of the 3rd annual Solin Showdown: $101k Transformation Challenge, with $101,000 in cash prizes up for grabs!

The Solin Showdown currently features 13 challenges hosted by creators on Solin, and this challenge is one of them.

Prizes

One set of 39 winners will be selected across all challenges. The winners will split $101,000 in cash prizes based on the best transformations (be sure to read the transformation instructions carefully once you join!).

Winners will be chosen at the sole discretion of Solin. It's possible that none or multiple winners could come from this specific challenge.

Prize Breakdown:

39 total winners splitting $101,000

💸 $15,000 each for 3 first place winners

💸 $5,000 each for 5 second place winners

💸 $1,000 each for 31 third place winners

How It Works

Once you sign up, you'll gain instant access to the challenge mobile app, a private community, and the welcome area.

Leading up to October 12th, we'll be hanging out in the community, introducing ourselves, and motivating each other.

Important Dates:

October 9th: The workout program will be released in the app (3 days before the official start).
October 12th: The challenge begins! You'll track your sets, reps, weights, and progress in the app.
October 16th: Deadline to upload your before photos, video, & story by 11:59pm ET.
November 27th: Deadline to upload your after photos, video, & story by 11:59pm ET.

Want to Compete for Prizes?

If you want to compete for cash prizes, make sure to upload your before & after submissions by the deadlines above and follow all instructions detailed in the Official Rules and the app.

Participating for prizes is completely optional. Prizes will not be awarded in Maryland, Canada, or other prohibited jurisdictions as detailed in the Official Rules: https://solin.stream/rules.

Challenge start date: October 12, 2026

Challenge end date: November 22, 2026

Cheryl's Reviews

99% User Satisfaction Score

5,887 Reviews

Jen Y.

September 2026

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I’m with Cheryl and this community until the wheels fall off. Thanks to Cheryl’s encouragement and knowledge I’m lifting heavier then I ever thought possible and keeping seeing strength results. I’m learning movements and how to properly execute them. These programs are awesome and the value is there for price as well.

Sim B.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I purchased my first challenge this past June, and since I liked it so much (the format, coaching, community support etc.), I purchased a second challenge which I am in the process of doing now. It’s a great program - Cheryl takes great care to offer the most useful and CREDIBLE information that helps us make the appropriate choices in order for us to move forward. If you are hesitating as to whether to join or not - DO NOT HESITATE! BTW - I just purchased the annual membership !

Darleen A.

September 2026

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I have learned so much from my experience with this program. Thank you

Alison W.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I am learning so much during this challenge. Love the easy to use app. Videos are great, and you feel like you have your own personal coach with you at the gym. Great support from community and love the feedback comments on your session.

Dawn A.

September 2026

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Best coaching, best community!

Becca C.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Wow I have learned more in the last 5 weeks than I have years being in the gym. I feel stronger and more educated on what my body needs. I’m excited to learn more about my body and how to make it strong the right way.

Christine W.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I’ve tried to do other programs and just couldn’t stay consistent. What I love about Cheryl’s program is that it has 3 full body workouts a week with walking daily. I just turned 57 and use to workout consistently since I was 20 but menopause hit at 51 and through me into a tailspin where I fell off course. If this is you I highly recommend this program I love that I can do this at home or go to the gym. Love this program & it works.

Janet O.

September 2026

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Love the support from all of the other Ceesters! I feel stronger!!!

Tara H.

September 2026

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I love the routine and I love the challenge. Everything is so perfectly put together and I am seeing a change in my body like I’ve never seen before. I feel stronger. I love it!

Nicole M.

September 2026

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Cheryl's program and support is wonderful. The instructions are clear and the daily messages are helpful to keep you encouraged. I didn't realize I wasn't pushing myself hard enough until I did this challenge. I'm definitely stronger than when I began just a few weeks ago.

Priscilla Y.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

The program is fantastic in terms of results and community. It is all very adaptable to accommodate each person’s goals and schedule. The community is there for support and accountability, and I have also benefited a lot just from seeing how others handle different challenges, whether that’s been recovery from an injury, battling food noise, balancing lifting with other athletic pursuits, staying consistent when traveling or during other frantic times. I saw significant body recomposition in my first two challenges. since then, I have focused more on strength and used the programs to support my running, in particular a speed development training block. I have become much more durable as a runner and able to train much more consistently without disruption from a running related injury than I have ever before. Cee is a no-nonsense, science-based trainer. Her programming has my knees feeling better than they have in many many years. I Highly recommend her challenges!

Maritza R.

September 2026

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I absolutely loved this program !! Everything about it. Can’t wait till the next challenge and I intend to purchase the entire year and keep this going. Can’t helium on week 5 and still excited about this. It has been a fabulous experience and I can’t wait to see how I’ve transformed a year from now !! I feel strong and I definitely look better, my clothes fit better and I’m really still working on the nutrition aspect, but I’ve been getting better at that too from week to week. I’ll be 70 in January and honestly this has been life changing for me.

Clara B.

September 2026

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This program caught my eye. I was doing nothing, doom scrolling and saw this from a friend's FB page. There was something about Cheryl (Cee) something authentic about her. She looks great and she motivated me to get on it so I did! Today is D1W1...woohoo! I'm committing to this for ME!!!

Liz G.

September 2026

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I love Cheryl! I love the way she approaches getting strong! The app is a breeze, simple to navigate. Logging weights and following an app on line is new for me. I’m made accountable and know exactly where I’m at with my weights. I joined the programme after following Cee on Utube. I was getting some results but wasn’t consistent in my training. I wanted to step up and challenge myself. 5 weeks in and I’ve been consistent, injury free and can see the change! Very happy!!

Jennifer V.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I truly enjoy Cheryl’s format on working out! It’s pretty straightforward and achievable if you stick to what she suggests. She has top notch coaching skills and science based research to back it up. The community is an added bonus where people with the same goal can connect, share ideas, and cheer each other on in such a positive way! I lost 6lbs in the 1st challenge, muscles are starting to show from the 2nd challenge, so I can’t wait for the 3rd!!!

Lisa D.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

This was my second session with Cee. I have enjoyed the challenge that the program provides. I am 64 and was never a lifter prior to joining and am loving how I feel. Definitely have more strength and less back and hip pain from being sedentary. Just signed up for session #3. Would highly recommend giving this a shot!

Leah M.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Muscle Method: Built to lose with Cheryl has been life changing. Cheryl has it all mapped out so all I need to do is show up. And, as I have, I’m seeing more energy to face my days, better sleep at night, my old injuries that I’ve protected are healing and getting stronger, and yes, as a bonus, my clothes fit better and I see definition where there wasn’t any a few months back. My favorite part is that I feel more energetic and youthful then I have in well over a decade! That’s an investment in my future self. Thank you Cheryl, for your investment in me and all of us!

Monica W.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I love the way the program makes it easy to follow, and keeps you motivated, with the community and daily messages from Cee. It’s not intimidating at all, which was important for me, as a newer lifter. I feel stronger than I’ve ever been. Highly recommend! Thanks Cee!

Pawan W.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I love the.program. have seen gain in muscle definition and weight when latter was not a goal. Hoping to see more alternate for certain exercises for those of us with limitations.

Lori L.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I found the workouts to be challenging and have especially learned (and been reminded) good tidbits of information on everything from workouts to nutrition. I found that some of the posts Cheryl made were often just at the right time and so I was able to always move forward in a way that was going to provide me with the best information to eat healthy, avoid injury and, most importantly, push to failure. I have a lot to lose and this was my first challenge with this program and I have been very happy with the results. I have been 100% on my workouts and nutrition. Thank you and I look forward to continuing.

Kim S.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I think I’ve already left one review, probably in the 2nd week. I’m still very impressed with this program and I’m seeing very positive results. The community input is really helpful and keeps me motivated. The app is easy to use and I feel accountability to myself to keep doing the workouts when I have to record my progress. I REALLY like how simple this is!! No decision making and moves are easy to do, but the challenge is there to increase reps and do better next time. I’ve tried several other online programs and always lost interest after a couple of weeks. I’m sticking with this method!! It works and I’m feeling and looking so much better. I encourage others to give the six week introduction a try. I think I you’ll be hooked.

Salem T.

September 2026

Lift'n Burn

Second time doing this challenge, love the results love where I feel it in all of my body definitely seeing new PR’s every time the app is awesome.

Aniana N.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I just adore all that Coach stands for and everything she does to help me and everyone else! I just adore her programs.

Diane M.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I like it all curious how my body will react to the same exercises week after week. I have a lot of soreness in my shoulders and upper arms just curious to see.

Jules C.

September 2026

Build it. Burn it.

Have done a few of Cheryl’s challenges now. Found her on YT but soon switched to the very reasonable priced challenges (a fraction of the cost of the gym) on the Solin app. What I love is her straight forward REALLY helpful advice that she shares sometimes multiple times daily. My initial goal was to improve bone strength (parent has osteoporosis) as well as muscle strength and be able to pull myself out the pool and open the pickle jar myself! Both of which I can now do with ease. Thank you Cheryl from this 59yr old for switching my future to one I’m excited about …not dreading xx

D K.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Build to Lose. Great community for info and support and I am gaining good results!

Sherry K.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I love everything! They way Cheryl explains the science behind either the workout and eating has helped me tremendously. I love the workouts alot! It's tough but within two weeks I can see and feel a change in my body! So I am extremely happy and excited going forward 💪

Donna B.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Incredible program! Demonstrations, educational material, and thorough instructions. A warm and supportive community. Responsiveness from the community members or Solin with questions. I couldn’t be more pleased! AND... I am definitely seeing results!

Zoraida C.

September 2026

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I really love all the knowledge that Cheryl shares.. I’m really enjoying working out with her and how she explains the workouts so we can perform them correctly.

Kristine K.

September 2026

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Solid workout challenge! Her program is great!

Sarah I.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Easy layout, clear instructions to follow! Fantastic and super supportive community and Cheryl really knows her stuff 💪🏼🤩

MACIE C.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

This program taught me exactly how to be successful working out at home with dumbbells. Highly recommended!

Jolene h.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Love the way Cheryl does her coaching. It’s a great workout and amazing to me that I am not sore too often. She explains the moves very well and you do not feel any pressure, you do you!

Alison W.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

App is easy to use. Love the videos to support you on every lift session. Community page is really powerful, and lots of tips and guidance from Cheryl.

Ruby B.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I luv the 2 sets at a time an how it’s custom to the individual an how you can pause if life gets in the way or you get sick

Debra B.

September 2026

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Love this program as the dumbbells help me focus on the specific part of the body I’m meant to be working on. I’ve never really felt that while working out on machines, really hones in on the muscle.

Jacinta G.

September 2026

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It’s perfect

Denise M.

September 2026

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Cheryl is an awesome trainer and guides us throughout the entire program. This is my 4th program with her and each one just gets better. I’m also seeing great results. 🩷🩷🩷

DonnaL B.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

I'm absolutely loving the bill to lose challenge at the moment. The coaching is amazing the community is so helpful and supportive, and I've already lost weight and gained muscle. I like it when you follow a program and it does what it's supposed to do. I will be purchasing future challenges.

Kim J.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Wow! I have been lifting weights consistently in fitness classes and private trainers for over 20 plus years. I am fit for my age 70. But I never saw a tractable visible change like I have in this program. It’s not that I was necessarily doing anything wrong but this program totally changed my approach. I was always asking the question: What is lifting heavy? This program teaches that principle and how to track and see results. My daughter and I joined this challenge together. She is also very fit and exercise has is a very important part of her life. We talk daily about this program and how it has revolutionized our training. P. S. Having a partner is a huge motivator!!

Robin W.

September 2026

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So far , so good! Thank you

Sherry K.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

After my first day, I fell ill and couldn't train that whole week. But back with a bang this week and it's the hardest training I have EVER experienced but boy do I feel good 😊 very excited to continue

DonnaL B.

September 2026

Lift with Cee Annual

Love the challenges! Coaching and support is amazing.

SamanthaP T.

September 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Cee is a great teacher

D S.

September 2026

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I love it!

Rebecca L.

August 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

The best full body workouts. I love the demonstration videos for each exercise and the community is amazing.

Paige R.

August 2026

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THE BEST!!!

Angela C.

August 2026

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Loving the program. Onto my 4th challenge and am hooked!

KristalM D.

August 2026

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I have been used to watching cued exercise video for years so this method took a little getting used to for me but I like it and I can tell my legs are getting a more muscular look to them since I started. So glad a friend told me about this program.

Wanda B.

August 2026

Muscle Method: Build to Lose

Great full body workout