MTNTOUGH On-Ramp Program

[ReddingArcher]

Finished the bodyweight on-ramp and started the minimal gear on-ramp next.. planning on doing the minimal gear foundations next. Not sure what program I'll do after that - maybe just start doing their MGD workouts.

Not sure how you guys feel about it, but I tend to prefer the coached workouts rather than self-guided.

I prefer the coached workouts too. If I write a workout on my white board its ok and I'll do it but I like the coached workouts much better.

 

[cornfedkiller]

Alright so I finished Bodyweight On Ramp last week, was going to jump into the 30-30 2.0 but first day called for pull ups and A.) I dont have a pull up bar B.) I am too heavy for pull ups. Is there a work around for these? Like putting some weight on a step up box while doing the pull ups once I get a bar? What bar do people suggest, or do I just jump to a squat rack that has one built in?

For the mean time I started Min Gear On Ramp which said step up box and dumbbells which I do have. And the Go Wild challenge for days in between. I do like all the options of programs you guys have!

I can't answer your first question about the workaround, but as far as a pullup bar goes, I went the easy/cheap/minimal route for now. I work out in an unfinished basement so mine is able to be screwed into the floor joists (rather than mounted on the wall), so I made one just like this..



I have a welder and access to metal so I can't see myself paying for one, but I didn't feel like building one just yet and/or attaching it to the wall since I may want to move it in the future.

 

[IDShane]

Finished the bodyweight on-ramp and started the minimal gear on-ramp next.. planning on doing the minimal gear foundations next. Not sure what program I'll do after that - maybe just start doing their MGD workouts.

Not sure how you guys feel about it, but I tend to prefer the coached workouts rather than self-guided.

I also prefer the coached ones it is easier for this old man to stay on top of things.

 

[Jayboy]

Excited to start this this week! Thanks for the promo

 

[Littlebrookie]

I just completed the beginning on ramp course. Crazy how good of a work out you can get with no equipment. Good stuff

 

[WEATHERBY_MAGNUM]

Just signed up for the 14 day trial (missed the fact that its 30 for Roksliders) and the wife and are starting out on the nutritional videos and will work up to the on ramp and beyond with the paid subscription.

Looks to be a great program to get you moving and motivated and get results.

 

[IDShane]

I really need to do the nutritional side. That has definitely been the tough thing for me.

 

[WEATHERBY_MAGNUM]

I really need to do the nutritional side. That has definitely been the tough thing for me.

Same with us. Loads of great information in the videos concerning calories and macros. Makes me wish I could visit the Bozeman lab for a in person work up

 

[TheRepeatOffender]

A number of weeks in and I am definitely happy with the program. I did a week of bodyweight on-ramp then the minimal gear on ramp once I got the requisite gear. I'm now in the first week of the minimal gear foundation program. It is going great thus far.

However, my question is incorporating distance/endurance cardio. In the on-ramp programs, I would just run on the two off days. For the daily programs, how have others incorporated this kind of cadio? I"m not training for anything crazy - just like getting some miles in a few days a week. I try to get a longer run in during the weekends but those are busy with kids/family, hunting, camping, etc. so I like to focus my workouts during the workweek. I'm going to try some running before the workouts to see how I feel. I've tried afterwards and my legs are just not up for it. Just wondering if/how others are incorporating any running in the program?

 

[IDShane]

I am up to the minimal gear daily now. I also do the minimal gear mobility prior to the daily. My schedule is I do Monday through Thursday I take Friday off. On Saturday's I ride my Airdyne bike for 11 miles and approximately 400 calories along with some heavy dumbell curling. On Sunday I do Fridays minimal gear daily & mobility and repeat the week.

 

[StuckoYota99]

Just started the body weight on ramp and doing the daily mobility afterwards as a cooldown. really easy to follow programs

 

[SmokinHunter]

I just finished week three of minimal gear foundation and so far I've been pleased. It definitely beats me up, but in a good way. Down 6 lbs so far and looking forward to dropping some more before the season starts!

 

[turnerjwr]

Is the program video-guided for the duration of every workout? Or does it transition to coaches coming on camera for 3 minutes and giving you a list of exercises to complete on your own...

 

[Bearsears]

Is the program video-guided for the duration of every workout? Or does it transition to coaches coming on camera for 3 minutes and giving you a list of exercises to complete on your own...

Which program are you asking about?

 

[realunlucky]

Is the program video-guided for the duration of every workout? Or does it transition to coaches coming on camera for 3 minutes and giving you a list of exercises to complete on your own...

Depending on the program- some are fully coached with them doing every excerise and some are self guided. It's listed in the description

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[LFC911]

Just signed up and doing the pre-season prep program. Looking forward to the challenge!

 

[Bearsears]

Just signed up and doing the pre-season prep program. Looking forward to the challenge!

Awesome and good luck. Im in week 6 of Preseason Prep 2.0 and its brutal. Im definitely seeing some serious improvements though.

 

[LFC911]

Awesome and good luck. Im in week 6 of Preseason Prep 2.0 and its brutal. Im definitely seeing some serious improvements though.

I did the baseline fitness test last night and thought i was going to DIE! I need to log my time and see what we have in store for today. Are you seeing any weight loss or just moving mass around?

 

[Bearsears]

I did the baseline fitness test last night and thought i was going to DIE! I need to log my time and see what we have in store for today. Are you seeing any weight loss or just moving mass around?

Definitely seeing weight loss. Ive been doing Mtntough since late last September. So far I think Ive lost about 25lbs. I still have a ways to go weight loss wise but Im doing 12 week cycles of weight loss and then 12 weeks of maintenance so my body can have some rest time and I don't get over trained. I'm starting the next loss phase next week.

As far as the other results I'm seeing:

• Cardio through the roof
• Right shoulder health is way better and I'm finally able to flat bench a lot more weight than Ive been able to in years
• Right knee issues (particularly right IT band) for years are almost gone.
• Strength and endurance are way up across the board.
• Flexibility is getting so much better. I am supplementing the program with the MTNMVMT 2.0 stuff too though.

Honestly, when I started last year, I looked at Preseason 2.0 and I didn't think Id get to a place where Id be able to do it. I'm still using most of the beginner suggestions on weights and run speeds but I'm still pretty surprised that I'm hanging in and actually feeling really good after 6 weeks in the program.

So far Ive done Minimal Gear foundation>KB20>Full Gym Foundation>Post Season strength (only a few weeks to fill in the weeks before my start date for Preseason)

I'm really happy with MTNTOUGH and I doubt Ill be moving away from it for a very long time. I cant wait to see what a difference it makes this fall.

 

[IDShane]

I am halfway through Full Gym Foundation as they suggested that I do that prior to pre-season prep. I will be starting that in 4 weeks hopefully. I have really enjoyed it I never really worked out prior to about 2 years ago and eased into it. I started Mtn Tough in December and it has really helped me kick everything into high gear. Its pretty fun for me at 50 sometimes keeping up with 30 year olds when I was doing the daily's.