The goal of Work Hardening is to simulate the intensity of real work. Therefore, your program will usually increase from a minimum of 2 hours per session, up to a maximum of 8 hours per session. We often increase to 5 days per week in the last week of the program. Sometimes, full days aren’t needed, especially if your work doesn’t require constant physical activity, or if you are supplementing Work Hardening with part-time work. Your Work Hardening Team will plan your program WITH you to design the right combination of hours and days per week.