Bending to tie your shoes. Carrying groceries. Lifting your arms to grab something. Or simply picking up the pace because you're running late. All of it takes strength.
And if these types of daily activities are starting to feel harder than they should, it's time to get stronger – and our new prevention course, Unlock Your Strength, will help you do just that. Available as an 8-week online course now, with a 1-week compact course coming soon, it features guided workouts you can do right from your living room — no equipment required.
The best part? You could get up to 100% reimbursement for your course, depending on your health insurer, plus 6 months of Freeletics for free when you enroll.
In this article, we'll dive into what our online prevention course includes, why you should strength train, and how to get started to get 6 months of the Freeletics Coach for free.
What is Unlock Your Strength?
Unlock Your Strength (available only in German at this time) is a certified § 20 SGB V prevention course, available as an 8-week online course or a 1-week compact course, designed to help you build a stronger, more capable body through guided strength training.
Every 50-minute session is led by our expert certified personal trainer, Lukas, who walks you through various exercise circuits targeting the major muscle groups you rely on most in daily life. Each workout follows the same structure: a Warmup, a strength-focused main session, and a Cooldown.
Every exercise comes with clear guidance on technique and form, helping you progress safely and confidently, session by session. The goal is consistency – building lasting strength that supports you in everyday life.
Do it all from home, with no equipment required. Want more of a challenge? Mix in some light dumbbells or filled water bottles to progress the movements.
In Germany, courses like this one are commonly reimbursed by your health insurer once you've completed it. And we've added 6 months of Freeletics free on top!
How the insurance reimbursement works
Prevention courses are a common German health insurance benefit that most people are already paying for without realizing it. To get reimbursed for your Unlock Your Strength 8-week online strength course, follow these 5 simple steps:
- Check your coverage: See how much your health insurance reimburses.
- Enroll: Sign up for the Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course and pay the course fee.
- Get 6 months of Freeletics free: Start your Freeletics journey alongside your course. You get the 6-month subscription as soon as you enroll!
- Complete the course: Work through all 8 of your sessions at your pace.
- Receive your certificate: Once you've completed all 8 sessions, you'll automatically receive a participation certificate confirming you're eligible for reimbursement.
- Get reimbursed: Submit your certificate to your insurer to receive your eligible reimbursement.
And that's it! A simple, straightforward way to get stronger and let your health insurance cover the cost.
Why strength training, and why now?
Strength training is about more than building muscle. Research links it to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, better blood sugar control, and, per a 2022 meta-analysis, meaningful health benefits from as little as 30–60 minutes a week.¹ That's roughly what one Unlock Your Strength session gives you.
It's also one of the most effective ways to counteract a desk-bound, sedentary lifestyle – a reality that most of us face. Think stiff neck. Tight hips. Sore back. The more we sit, the more everyday aches and pains creep in, and strength training can help alleviate a lot of these issues, including chronic lower back pain.
And the health benefits of strength training don't stop there. Regular strength training can also support your mood, improve bone density, mobility, and overall physical health. For women in particular, building strength can be a powerful addition to a regular fitness routine, especially as you age.
That's exactly what Unlock Your Strength is designed to do: help you build a strong foundation that supports you in everyday life, with the Freeletics Coach guiding you every step of the way.
Meet Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course
Unlock Your Strength is an 8-week strength training prevention course that targets all the major muscle groups you use in everyday life in movements like lifting, carrying, bending, and reaching.
The goal is functional strength training — building the kind of strength that actually helps with your daily activities.
Here's a sneak peek inside the 8-week program:
| Session | Focus | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Benchmark Workout | Baseline fitness assessment | Establish your starting point and learn how strength training works. |
| 2. Core & Stability | Deep core muscles | Improve posture, mobility, and everyday stability. |
| 3. Lower Body Glute Power | All three glute muscles | Move better, stand taller, and protect your lower back. |
| 4. Total Upper-Body Circuit | Balanced upper-body strength | Build functional power for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. |
| 5. Lower-Body Builder | Every major leg muscle | Construct the solid strength foundation everything else relies on. |
| 6. Shoulder Strength & Stability | Shoulder muscle complex | Keep shoulder joints fully mobile, stable, and resilient. |
| 7. HIIT, Plyometrics & Power | Short, intense intervals & plyometrics | Boost overall endurance while strengthening joints and bone density. |
| 8. Final Benchmark Test | Repeat Session 1 baseline test | Measure your progress and celebrate 8 weeks of strength gains. |
Who is Unlock Your Strength for?
This is strength training for beginners and seasoned athletes alike — anyone looking to build real, functional strength. Every session includes modifications, so you can scale up or down to match your level.
And because the workouts are fully pre-recorded, you can fit them into your schedule – not the other way around.
Will my health insurance pay for my strength training course?
Yes, in Germany, all statutory health insurance providers support certified § 20 courses, but you do need to pay the course fee up front. Most cover up to 100% of the course fee, though some tie reimbursement to certain conditions – such as a limited number of subsidized courses per year. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your provider; you can confirm specific details directly with them.
Check your coverage with our online calculation tool before you enroll to get an estimate for your provider or confirm directly with them on specific details.
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Is Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course really free?
To enroll in the Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course, you will initially need to pay the required course fee. However, upon completion of the course, you can submit it for reimbursement from your health insurance for up to 100%.
You automatically get a 6-month subscription to the Freeletics Coach when you enroll.
How much of the course will my insurance reimburse?
The total amount of reimbursement for our Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course depends on your health insurance. Many health insurance plans reimburse up to 100% for prevention courses. We recommend confirming this with your health insurance before enrolling.
Do I need any equipment?
No equipment is required for our Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course – all you need is your bodyweight. We do give the option to incorporate light dumbbells or water bottles if you'd like to progress a movement.
What if I'm a complete beginner to strength training?
It's no problem at all to enroll in our Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course if you're completely new to strength training. Our certified personal trainer, Lukas, will guide you through each movement so you can nail your form.
What happens after the 8 weeks — do I keep Freeletics and the course?
You will have access to Unlock Your Strength: 8-Week Online Course for 12 months upon enrollment. Your Freeletics Coach subscription will be valid for 6 months.
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- Momma, H., Kawakami, R., Honda, T., & Sawada, S. S. (2022). Muscle-strengthening activities are associated with lower risk and mortality in major non-communicable diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies. British journal of sports medicine, 56(13), 755–763. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2021-105061
