The Performance Project

Coach
Ian Schnarr

30-35 minute (max!) workouts designed for the individual with training experience looking to maintain or develop their strength, athleticism, resiliency and fitness with a variety of dumbbell/kettlebell, strength band, and bodyweight exercises. Designed for those who only have 30 minutes to spend in the gym each day

The program follows a non-linear periodization design, meaning your training week will address various physical qualities, including; 2 Strength workouts, 1 Power workout, 1 Building Lean Muscle workout, and 2 separate Conditioning workouts. Each day is designed to incorporate 5 minutes of mobility work, plus additional conditioning components on certain days.

Features
6 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
Equipment
Recommended
Kettelbells and/or DumbbellsStrength Band*Optional 6th day Conditioning workout involves piece or cardio equipment of your choice* Otherwise all other workouts are kettlebell + band.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
Full Body Strength and Conditioning

Prep

A

General Movement Prep

1 Round - 5 minutes total Downward-facing dog to upward-facing dog - 8 Squat to stand - 8 Lateral Lunge with Overhead Reach - 6/side Glute Bridge - 15

B1

DB Pause Front Squat

8, 6, 5, 5

B2

Standing Band Pull Apart

4 x 15

C1

Dumbbell Lateral Lunge

3 x 6

C2

Half Kneeling 1-arm DB Pressout

3 x 8

Conditioning

D

HIIT Intervals

A. Lateral Shuffle to Cone - 30 seconds B. High Knee Run - 30 seconds 5 Rounds Perform 30 sec of each movement very hard (1 min total), then rest 1 min very, very easy. Choose a weight and pace that allows you to complete all 5 rounds - you're legs should NOT be burning or producing too much lactic acid. It should definitely be a challenge, but it should be a cardiovascular challenge - not a leg burn challenge. We're aiming for ~90% Heart Rate Max following each round. You can calculate this as 220 - your age x 0.9. You should be able to complete all intervals at the same speed. Record your speed/pace to reference in the future.

Monday
Power and Conditioning

Prep

A

General Movement Prep

1 Round - ~5 minutes total Knee to Wall Mobility - 10/side Groiner - 6/side Hip CARs - 5/side Glute Bridge - 15

B1

Bilateral DB Snatch

5 x 6

B2

KB Power Swing

5 x 8

B3

Extensive Plyo Lateral Bounds for Height

5 x 16

Circuit

C

"FLUSH CIRCUIT". Loosen up your legs from yesterday and keep moving. Perform 30 seconds of each exercise, no rest between exercises. Keep moving continuously for 4-5 rounds (depending on time you have). A. Lateral Shuffle with Arm Swings B. Tall Plank Shoulder Taps C. Stationary Athletic Power Skip

D1

Loaded Suitcase Carry

3 x 20

D2

Single Arm Loaded Overhead Carry

3 x 20

D3

Athletic Stance Band Pallof Press

3 x 8

Tuesday
Cardio

Circuit

A

1/2 Kneeling Rocking Groin Mobility - 10/side 1/2 Kneeling Handcuffed Groin Mobility - 10/side Single Leg Elevated Glute Bridge - 15/side

Circuit

B

1 minute of each movement continuously, with a 1 minute rest following each round. A. Spit Stance DB Swings B. Bear Crawl Pass Through C. Carioca (find a 10 ft. space where you can move back and forth) D. Bear Crawl Forward (find 10ft. space where you can back and forth) E. Side Plank (30 seconds per side)

Wednesday
Full Body Strength and Conditioning

Prep

A

General Movement Prep

1 Round - 5 minutes total Scorpion - 5/side Quadruped Thoracic Rotation - 10/side Serratus Press into Wall - 10 (spread shoulder blades as far apart as possible) Cook Hip Lift - 10/side

B1

DB Split Stance RDL

4 x 8

B2

One-Arm DB Bench Press

3 x 8

C1

DB Forward Lunge

3 x 8

C2

KB 1-arm Row

3 x 8

Conditioning

D

HIIT Intervals

Perform 1 minute of Jumping Jacks prior to EVERY ROUND, and then immediately perform the following: A1. Bilateral DB Split Jerk - 20 sec (alternate sides each rep, perform reps faster with light weight) A2. DB Tall Kneel to Stand - 20 sec (with EACH leg leading, so 40 seconds total) A3. Bilateral Tall Kneel DB Swings - 20 sec A4. Inchworm - 20 sec (challenge core, stretch out as long as possible without arching back) Rest 30 seconds, repeat 5 rounds. You should be able to complete all intervals at the same speed.

Thursday
Hypertrophy

Prep

A

General Movement Prep

1 Round - 5 minutes total Cat Camel - 10 1/2 Kneeling Groin Mobility - 10/side Lateral Lunge with Overhead Reach - 10/side Banded Lateral Squat Transitions - 8/side

B1

Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 12

B2

Single Leg Bodyweight Hip Thrust

3 x 12

B3

DB Bentover L's

3 x 20

C1

Single Leg Calf Raise

3 x 15

C2

Banded Tricep Pushdown

3 x 20

C3

DB Lateral Raise

3 x 15

Friday
Cardio

A

Biking

4 x 4:00

Volume 1.0: 30 minute S&C Program, KB/DB ONLY