Question 1

How long do I retain access to the challenge?

Accepted Answer

You have full access to the challenge, Q&A replays and resources for 9 months from the day the challenge begins. For the April 2026 round of Shred, this means you can return to the challenge and do it at your own pace any time until January 19, 2027 (US Mountain Time).

Question 2

Does this challenge provide a meal plan?

Accepted Answer

We do not provide a personalized meal plan in this challenge. We provide you with a calorie budget as well as a macronutrient budget that you can tailor to your specific dietary needs.

Question 3

I have a history with disordered eating, is this a good option for me?

Accepted Answer

No, we do not recommend this challenge if you have struggled with disordered eating in the past or present.

Question 4

Do I have to measure and track my food to succeed?

Accepted Answer

No. You can make this challenge what you need it to be. Some will track, others won’t. This should be fun! While what gets measured, gets managed, you are not required to measure and track your food.

Question 5

I'm looking for an accelerated weight-loss course. Is Shred right for me?

Accepted Answer

No, this is not a fast paced weight loss program. The deficit calorie and macro budget we provide are a ball park (closest estimate that we can give you with the information we have) and the energy (calorie) deficit is modestly aimed at losing ½ -1 lb per week over 6 weeks (weight loss is not a guarantee).

We provide detailed information about this during Prep Week so you feel empowered. If you feel like your number is too low OR if you do more than one hour of the planned exercise that provided in our workout plans, you will need to eat a bit more. The calorie budget already accounts for the exercise in the challenge.

If you are looking for a lot of education around nutrition, you are best to join our Fat Loss Happens or Fat Loss Education groups. Read more >>

Question 6

Are there live calls with the panel of experts?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We host special guest experts for live Q&A calls during the 6 weeks of the live Shred Happens challenge. You have the opportunity to submit your questions in advance for our guests and we cover the hottest topics live on the calls.

All calls are recorded and  replays can be accessed via the app until January 2027.

Question 7

I don't have access to a gym. Can I participate in Shred?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Both the Shred workout plans offer at 'limited equipment' home alternates. Choose between Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced levels.

Question 8

What workout equipment is required?

Accepted Answer

If you are working out from home with limited equipment, you will need the following equipment: 
a set of dumbbells
long and short resistance bands
a Swiss ball

If you train at a gym, we provide exercises that also will use a leg press, leg extension, leg curl, back extension, and a barbell.

Question 9

How long are the Shred workouts?

Accepted Answer

We provide two options for strength workouts: ~60-minute STANDARD and ~30-min EXPRESS strength workouts. Cardio days are 30-60 mins.

Question 10

How many days a week will I be training?

Accepted Answer

The goal for most women joining the six-week challenge is a modest amount of fat loss, so we program 6 days of workouts per week for 6 weeks. This will result in an energy expenditure that will result in fat loss. Each week has 3 strength training days and 3 cardio days (mix of low intensity and high intensity cardio).

Question 11

Is this Max Strength, Heavy Lifting?

Accepted Answer

No, this isn’t. The goal of this program is fat loss, therefore, we have to be in an energy deficit which requires us to either move more or eat less. Research shows that higher volume programs burn more calories and since the goal is to maintain muscle and lose fat, this is the best approach.

If you are seeking a heavy lifting program specifically, check out Power Happens, or the Strong, or Physique Happens plans inside my Membership.

Question 12

How often does the workout programming change?

Accepted Answer

The workout plan changes to new programming every two weeks to provide challenge the body to adapt to new programming during the six weeks.

We don’t rotate our programming weekly as we want to give the body a chance to get enough out of each program before we move on. That said, we provide you a tutorial on how to 'extend' each program so you can stretch the challenge to 9 or even 12 weeks.

Question 13

How do I access the Shred workouts?

Accepted Answer

All of the workout information and exercises will all be available in the Hailey Happens Fitness app after you register for the challenge.

Download from the App Store or Google Play.

Question 14

I have injuries, are there modifications?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we cannot have alternates for every injury, but you can tailor the program to work for you. If you have not been cleared by a medical physician for challenging exercise, you should not participate in this program.

Question 15

I don't use Facebook. Can I still participate in the challenge?

Accepted Answer

While the online accountability group is hosted on Facebook, you are not required to join the Facebook group to participate in Shred Happens.

All of the workouts, call times, replays and resources are accessed in the Hailey Happens Fitness app. You'll get a link to join the Facebook group a few days prior to the challenge start date.

A revolutionary 6-week challenge aimed at shredding fat and building muscle, specifically for the midlife female. Everything you need, including personalized calorie/macro budget, educational video calls, and workouts for both gym and home.

SIX VALUE-PACKED WEEKS

MACRO-FRIENDLY RECIPES

PRIVATE ONLINE ACCOUNTABILITY GROUP

October 2026 Guest Experts

Mikki Williden, PhD - Registered Nutritionist

Bill Campbell, PhD - Professor of Exercise Science & Researcher

Kelly Casperson, MD - Board Certified Urologist and Physician

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