60-MINUTE HYBRID ATHLETE

Dark Horse Athlete

Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Justin Biays MS, CSCS, TSAC-F

In the modern era, time is a premium. But what if we told you that within just 60 minutes daily, you could elevate your General Physical Preparedness to levels you've only dreamt of?

Objective: Our mission is clear: Boost your GPP across an array of time and modal domains within a one-hour window. Efficiency meets excellence in this regime, ensuring every second on the clock translates into tangible athletic gains.

Who is this for?: Pressed for time but still brimming with passion and the drive to train? Our team is the perfect fit for those who want to "get after it", yet are confined by the clock.

Our Methods: Our approach is diverse, intense, and always evolving. Here's a taste of what's on the menu:

Maximal & Submaximal Lifting: Push your limits and tap into power reserves with our targeted lifting programs. High-Velocity Training: Submax weights, when moved at a rapid pace, offer the dual benefit of power and endurance. Rucking & Odd-object Conditioning: Functional strength and conditioning with unconventional tools to ensure you're ready for real-world challenges. METCON's & Accessory Work: Merging cardiovascular prowess with targeted strength and injury prevention.

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Efficiency is Key.
maximizing strength and conditioning doesn't demand hours daily. It's about quality, not quantity. Efficient, targeted training can yield remarkable results in under an hour. Our programs, backed by science, are designed for optimal impact in minimal time. So, no need for marathon sessions; smart, focused efforts are key!
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A Nonlinear approach to Training.
On this team you will not follow standard models of training, such as linear periodization. Instead, this is an undulating periodized team. This means you will develop all qualities of your fitness simultaneously. This is a superior model when looking to develop GPP (General Physical Preparedness). Why be great at one thing, when you can be really good at many?!
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Easy to use & follow.
TrainHeroic is pivotal for our training: Accessibility: Access workouts anytime, anywhere via your device. Clarity: Visuals and cues ensure you understand every exercise. Feedback Loop: Instantly log results and get coach feedback. Progress Tracking: Monitor improvements over time with integrated analytics. Simplicity: Streamlines training, making programs easy to follow.
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7-DAY FREE TRIAL.
If Dark Horse Athlete is not for you, you can cancel at anytime. At the end of the day we want ALL of you to get better, even if it's not with us.
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Features
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Access to your coaches
Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Programming 6 days per week
Daily strength, conditioning, mobility, stability and midline conditioning that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your training and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Each Exercise includes demo videos and detailed instruction. No guess work on your end, just training.
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Committed Teammates
A vibrant community that will keep you pushing to unlock your best
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Required
Dumbbells // Barbell // Squat Rack // Pull up Bar // Kettlebells // Bench // Stop watch/timer
Recommended
Bumper plates // Jump Rope // Plyo Boxes // Med-Ball // Rope (for Climbing) // Running shoes // Ruck Sack // Sled // Tire // Sledge Hammer // Assault Bike // Row Erg // Trap Bar // Exercise Bands // Sandbag // D-ball
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1: LOWER STRENGTH TEST

Circuit

A

MINUTE 0-15 OF SESSION RAISE PHASE: 2 minute AMRAP 10 alt high knees in place 5 jumping jacks 3 burpees -Rest 30 seconds- ACTIVATE & MOBILIZE PHASE: 5 minute AMRAP 6 alternating lateral lunge (3/3) 6 alternating forward lunge( 3/3) 6 alternating reverse lunger (3/3) 8 air squat 8 alternating bird dogs (4/4) -Rest 30 seconds- POTENTIATION PHASE: 2 Rotation med ball slam (1/1) 1 Broad jump x3-4 sets Rest 45 seconds between sets

B

Power Clean

1 x 1

C

Back Squat

1 x 1

Circuit

D

x2-3 Rounds (based off of time.) 20 alternating 90/90 stretch (10/10) 16 Sciatic nerve floss (8/8) 5 down dog + cobra 10 Groin rockers (5/5)

Monday
Week 1 Day 2: UPPER STRENGTH ENDURANCE TEST

Circuit

A

MINUTE 0-15 OF SESSION RAISE PHASE: 3 minute monostructural activity of choice (Run, bike, row, ski erg etc.) -Rest 30 seconds- ACTIVATE & MOBILIZE PHASE: 5 minute AMRAP (rest 20 seconds between rounds) 5 Scapular pull ups 5 scapular push ups 5 banded overhead press press with 2 second hold @top 10 banded pull aparts -Rest 30 seconds- POTENTIATION PHASE: 2 med ball chest pass 2 med ball slam x3-4 sets Rest 45 seconds between sets

B

Bench Press

1 x 0:30

C

Pull-Up

D

Side Plank On Hand

2 x MAX

E

Assault Bike

Circuit

F

x2-3 Rounds (based off of time) 10 alternating scorpions (5/5) 6 thoracic extension on foam roller 3 T-spine wall rotations per side -then- 2-5 minutes box breathing

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3: MIXED MODAL CONDITIONING TEST 

Circuit

A

MINUTE 0-15 OF SESSION RAISE PHASE: 2 minute AMRAP 10 alt high knees in place 5 jumping jacks 3 burpees -Rest 30 seconds- ACTIVATE & MOBILIZE PHASE: 3 minute AMRAP 5 air squat 5 scapular pull ups 5 walking lunge 5 hand release push up 6 alternating bird dogs (3/3) -Rest 30 seconds- POTENTIATION PHASE: 1 max height vertical jump 2 reps/side med ball half kneeling side toss #10-15 x3-4 sets Rest 45 seconds between sets

Circuit

B

10 Rounds for time 15/12 cal assault bike 15 Russian KBS #50/35 50m farmer carry #55/40 per hand *time cap =40 minutes If you cannot Assault bike or do not have one the following are different options 1. 500/400m erg bike 2. 200m run 3. 250/200m row 4. 250.200m ski erg 5. Stairmaster 4 flights or 1 minute *if you are time capped, each rep not completed adds 1 second to your time 1 calorie on bike= 1 rep/1 sec 1 50m farmer carry = 1 rep/1 sec 1 Russian KBS= 1 rep/1 sec

Circuit

C

x2-3 rounds (based off of time.) 20 alternating 90/90 stretch (10/10) 3 T-spine wall rotations per side 5 down dog + cobra

Wednesday
Week 1 Day 4: UPPER STRENGTH TEST

Circuit

A

MINUTE 0-15 OF SESSION RAISE PHASE: 3 minute monostructural activity of choice (Run, bike, row, ski erg etc.) -Rest 30 seconds- ACTIVATE & MOBILIZE PHASE: 5 minute AMRAP (rest 20 seconds between rounds) 5 Scapular pull ups 5 scapular push ups 5 banded overhead press press with 2 second hold @top 10 banded pull aparts -Rest 30 seconds- POTENTIATION PHASE: 2 med ball chest pass 2 med ball slam x3-4 sets Rest 45 seconds between sets

B

Strict Press

1 x 1

C

Weighted Strict Pullup

1 x 1

D

Sandbag Get up

1 x 8:00

Circuit

E

x2-3 Rounds (based off of time) 10 alternating scorpions (5/5) 6 thoracic extension on foam roller 3 T-spine wall rotations per side

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5: LOWER STRENGTH ENDURANCE TEST

Circuit

A

MINUTE 0-15 OF SESSION RAISE PHASE: 2 minute AMRAP 10 alt high knees in place 5 jumping jacks 3 burpees -Rest 30 seconds- ACTIVATE & MOBILIZE PHASE: 5 minute AMRAP 6 alternating lateral lunge (3/3) 6 alternating forward lunge( 3/3) 6 alternating reverse lunger (3/3) 8 air squat 8 alternating bird dogs (4/4) -Rest 30 seconds- POTENTIATION PHASE: 2 Rotation med ball slam (1/1) 1 Broad jump x3-4 sets Rest 45 seconds between sets

B

Bulgarian Split Squat

1 x 8

C

Sorensen Hold

1 x 1

Circuit

D

x2-3 Rounds (based off of time.) 20 alternating 90/90 stretch (10/10) 16 Sciatic nerve floss (8/8) 5 down dog + cobra 10 Groin rockers (5/5)

Circuit

E

15 minute monostructural machine of choice (row, bike, stair master, treadmill etc.) *easy effort, this is just recovery

Friday
Week 1 Day 6: MIXED MODAL ENDURANCE TEST

Circuit

A

200m run, 250m row, 500m erg bike, 20 cal assault bike (pick one) -then- 1-2 Rounds 10 banded face pulls 5 dive bomber push-ups 8 scorpions (4/4) 20 sec reverse plank -then- 1-2 Rounds 25 high knees in place 10 opposite toe touches (5/5) 25 butt kickers in place 10 side lunges (5/5) 10 down dog with cobra stretch

Circuit

B

AMRAP 35 (as many rounds and reps as possible in 35 minutes) 1/2 mile run *carrying 5 pound dumbbell 100 box step up "20 (50 per leg) 1/2 mile ruck #45 pound ruck sack Each half mile effort on the ruck and run equals 1 rep every 25 reps on box step up equals 1 reps For example 1 round of this workout =6 reps *if you cannot run outside some possible scale options are 1000m row, 2000m erg bike, 60 calorie assault bike

Circuit

C

x2-3 rounds (based off of time.) 20 alternating 90/90 stretch (10/10) 3 T-spine wall rotations per side 5 down dog + cobra

Saturday
REST DAY
Coach
coach-avatar Justin Biays MS, CSCS, TSAC-F

Justin is a military veteran & strength Coach dedicated to helping others build elite level General Physical Preparedness. After Serving in the military he went on to earn his Masters Degree In Exercise Science and the CSCS. He has helped a wide variety of athletes reach their fitness Goals. He is currently a Resident S&C Coach For 19th Special Forces Group Special Warfare Training Detachment.

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GPP In 1-Hour.

GPP (General Physical Preparedness) is the bedrock of athletic capability. With expert guidance, achieving peak GPP in under an hour daily is not just a goal, but a reality. Efficient, science-backed training can unlock your full potential swiftly. Trust t

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