FAT LOSS

Fortitude Gym HQ

Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Sal Alosi

FORTITUDE FAT LOSS ​ Designed for athletes / clients looking to develop strength and lean muscle mass, our Fat Loss Program uses German Body Composition (GBC) concepts with the implementation of traditional strength training movements. ​ Our introduction to Fat Loss training. This is our Level 1 Fat Loss protocol here in the gym. ​ Advanced utilization of Sets, Reps, Load, Tempo, & Rest Periods are designed to build muscle and enhance fat loss while alternating between Accumulation and Intensification Mesocycles.

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FAT LOSS PROTOCOLS
German Body Composition protocols with total body training sessions and incomplete rest periods to increase metabolic damage and drive fat loss.
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IMPROVE OVERALL FITNESS
Using traditional strength training movements to lose fat is more effective than excessive cardio and calorie restriction and will improve your overall health & fitness during the process.
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BETTER PROGRAMMING = BETTER RESULTS
Placing emphasis on areas often overlooked in program design like rest periods and tempo, this program will help shed unwanted fat effectively.
Features
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Elite Level Coaching
20 years of coaching experience at your fingertips!
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Programming 4 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, and regen that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Custom instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Sweating over a lifeless PDF is so last year. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Barbells // Dumbbells // Pulleys
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

Prep

A

Roll A

You will need the following for this series: Foam Roller Complete 10 Passes At Each Position: Psoas - TFL - Quad - IT Band Adductors - Low / Mid / High Glute - Side/Side Calf - High / Lo Lower Back Upper Back Lat / Extension / Lat

Prep

B

Warmup: Stick A

You will need the following for this series: 1" Round x 3' PVC Dowel or Broomstick Complete 5 Reps For Each Of The Following Movements: Internal Rotation Overhead Pulldown Single Arm Shoulder Rotations In Line Lunge Counter Balance Squat

C1

Lunge: Alt: DB

3 x 10

C2

Row: Inverted: Supinated: Medium

3 x 10

D1

Leg Curl: Glute Roller

3 x 10

D2

OH Press: Seated: DB

3 x 10

E1

Squat: Hack: DB

3 x 10

E2

Pull Down: Neutral: Close

3 x 10

F1

Back Extension: Incline: DB

3 x 10

F2

Chest Fly: Flat: DB

3 x 10

Recovery

G

Post Stretch: Upper Band A

Hold Each Position For 20 Seconds: Chest Lat Forward Squat Lat Across *Perform Stretches On Both Sides...

Monday
Week 1 Day 2

Prep

A

Roll A

You will need the following for this series: Foam Roller Complete 10 Passes At Each Position: Psoas - TFL - Quad - IT Band Adductors - Low / Mid / High Glute - Side/Side Calf - High / Lo Lower Back Upper Back Lat / Extension / Lat

Prep

B

Warmup: Big Band A

Complete 5 Reps For Each Movement: Squat DL GM Knee Shuffle Squat Abd Standing Retract

C1

Squat: Goblet: DB

3 x 10

C2

Row: Prone: 45°: DB

3 x 10

D1

Leg Curl: Glute Roller

3 x 10

D2

Bench Press: DB

3 x 10

E1

Lunge: Walking: DB

3 x 10

E2

Pull Down: 45°: Neutral: Close

3 x 10

F1

Back Extension: Horizontal: DB

3 x 10

F2

Chest Fly: 30° Incline: DB

3 x 10

Recovery

G

Post Stretch: Inplace Static A

Hold Each Position For 20 Seconds: Rocker / Hold V-Sit (RLBM) Glute Combo Cobra / Heel Sit

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4

Prep

A

Roll A

You will need the following for this series: Foam Roller Complete 10 Passes At Each Position: Psoas - TFL - Quad - IT Band Adductors - Low / Mid / High Glute - Side/Side Calf - High / Lo Lower Back Upper Back Lat / Extension / Lat

Prep

B

Warmup: Stick A

You will need the following for this series: 1" Round x 3' PVC Dowel or Broomstick Complete 5 Reps For Each Of The Following Movements: Internal Rotation Overhead Pulldown Single Arm Shoulder Rotations In Line Lunge Counter Balance Squat

C1

Lunge: Alt: DB

3 x 10

C2

Row: Inverted: Supinated: Medium

3 x 10

D1

Leg Curl: Glute Roller

3 x 10

D2

OH Press: Seated: DB

3 x 10

E1

Squat: Hack: DB

3 x 10

E2

Pull Down: Neutral: Close

3 x 10

F1

Back Extension: Incline: DB

3 x 10

F2

Chest Fly: Flat: DB

3 x 10

Recovery

G

Post Stretch: Upper Band A

Hold Each Position For 20 Seconds: Chest Lat Forward Squat Lat Across *Perform Stretches On Both Sides...

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

Prep

A

Roll A

You will need the following for this series: Foam Roller Complete 10 Passes At Each Position: Psoas - TFL - Quad - IT Band Adductors - Low / Mid / High Glute - Side/Side Calf - High / Lo Lower Back Upper Back Lat / Extension / Lat

Prep

B

Warmup: Big Band A

Complete 5 Reps For Each Movement: Squat DL GM Knee Shuffle Squat Abd Standing Retract

C1

Squat: Goblet: DB

3 x 10

C2

Row: Prone: 45°: DB

3 x 10

D1

Leg Curl: Glute Roller

3 x 10

D2

Bench Press: DB

3 x 10

E1

Lunge: Walking: DB

3 x 10

E2

Pull Down: 45°: Neutral: Close

3 x 10

F1

Back Extension: Horizontal: DB

3 x 10

F2

Chest Fly: 30° Incline: DB

3 x 10

Recovery

G

Post Stretch: Inplace Static A

Hold Each Position For 20 Seconds: Rocker / Hold V-Sit (RLBM) Glute Combo Cobra / Heel Sit

Coach
coach-avatar Sal Alosi

Sal Alosi has been a leader in the Strength & Conditioning field for the past 20 years working in private, collegiate, and professional settings. Most notably, Sal spent 6 years at UCLA where he developed 31 NFL draft pics, including 6 first rounders. Coach is currently the Founder & Head Coach at Fortitude Gym HQ in Chandler, Arizona.

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Muscle is the new medicine. By maintaining lean muscle, you're building a foundation that supports your body. It improves insulin sensitivity, helps keep your bones strong, and even boosts your immune system. In essence, muscle mass is a key factor in long

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"As a working mother of two, I highly recommend Fortitude’s program to any female looking to get in shape and feel strong."

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