Athletic & Aesthetic

Art of War Athletics

Strength & Conditioning, General Fitness, Functional Training, Field Sports, Power Sports , Plyometrics, Speed, Bodybuilding
Coach
Mark Knisely

The Athletic & Aesthetic program is a holisitc fitness plan aimed at developing strength, muscle, speed & power. It is a smart mixture of strength training, bodybuilding and plyometrics (sprints, hops, jumps etc). The primary goal of this program is to build a body that is strong, fast, powerful and yoked.

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Strength, Power, Speed, & Muscle.
Regardless of age, developing and preserving qualities such as Strength, Power, Speed & Muscle is one of the most vital aspects of exercise. Using simple and effective training methods, the Athletic & Aesthetic program will help you develop and preserve these qualities so you can be as athletic as possible while looking like you actually workout as well.
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Train with Purpose.
There is more to physical excellence than simply "going to the gym". Quit the fluff, stop going through the motions and start training in a way that engages and challenges you.
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No More Guessing
Quit the guesswork when it comes to training. I make myself accessible to all team members and will be here to guide you every step of the way. You will know exactly what to do and how to do it when it comes to your workouts.
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
Fun and engaging workouts to hone your skills as a warrior. Six workouts a week designed to build strength, speed and power.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Committed Teammates
A community of fellow warriors who are on the path to unlocking the best version of themselves.
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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, and keep you going longer, all through an app.
Equipment
Recommended
Barbell / Dumbbells / Kettlebells / Bands
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
Full Body

Box Jump

A

Spend 5-10 minutes building to a challenging height. Have fun with it and record your highest/best jump. Jump until no longer interested.

B

Back Squat

5 x 8 @ 65 %

C

Incline Bench Press

3 x 8 @ 70 %

D

Romanian Deadlift

4 x 5 @ 75 %

E

Pull-Up

3 x 10

F

Back Extension

2 x 20

Monday
GPP Conditioning (optional)

GPP Intervals

A

2000m for time (resting every 100-120m or as needed) *Goal is to finish within 45 minutes. *Use anywhere from 25-50% of Bodyweight for resistance. (I would start with 25%) Today should be challenging (moderate intensity). If you have no access to a sled or prowler you can substitute it with: 1) Some kind of loaded carry (weight-vest, DB's, KB's Chains, or a combination of everything.) 2) Incline walk/jog on a treadmill (as high as she goes).

B

Copenhagen Plank

2 x 0:30

Tuesday
Full Body

Sprint

A

Two Options (pick one). Field: 10 sets of 5-10m Flying Sprints (Rest 40-60sec between efforts) or Assault Bike: 6-8 sets of 0:05 Work / 0:55 Rest *THIS CAN BE DONE AT ANYTIME OF DAY.

B

Bulgarian Split Squat

3 x 8 @ 70 %

C

Push Press

4 x 5 @ 75 %

D

Deadlift

5 x 8 @ 65 %

E

Dip

3 x 15

F

Chin-Up

3 x 10

Wednesday
Recover

Cardiac Output

A

Pick an easy, cyclical movement you can perform for a long, uninterrupted duration. Your heart rate should be between 120 to 130 beats per minute (think conversational pace) and be done using cyclical measures (i.e. biking, rowing, elliptical, ski erg, running, etc.) Your heart rate should not exceed 150 BPM! Today's session should be 60-90 minutes. Watch a tv show, throw a podcast on, focus on breathing through your nose - find ways to keep it entertaining. You can mix and match a variety of modalities that I’ve mentioned to keep it interesting if you wish!

Thursday
Full Body

Standing Long Jump

A

Spend 5-10 minutes building to the farthest distance possible. Have fun with it. Record your longest/best jump. Jump until no longer interested.

B

Front Squat

4 x 5 @ 75 %

C

Bench Press

5 x 8 @ 65 %

D

Barbell Row

3 x 8 @ 70 %

E

DB Shoulder Press

3 x 10

F

Inverted Row

3 x 10

Coach
coach-avatar Mark Knisely

I grew up a skinny, weak, unathletic human being. As a teenager, I became obsessed with learning how to become bigger, stronger and faster so I could compete with my more genetically gifted peers. For the past 5 years I have worked exclusively as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I have helped countless people, of all ages, become more athletic versions of themselves.

FAQs
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for high school athletes, recreational sport players, emergency service personal or anyone who simply wants to develop their athleticism to the fullest.
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