MetConRx - Metabolic Conditioning

TrainRx Performance Programming

Endurance, General Fitness
Coach
Rick Gorrell

COMING SOON TO THE TRAINRx PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING PLATFORM!

Improve overall work capacity, develop endurance, and build an engine that will not quit. The Metabolic Conditioning platform is designed to provide you with highly effective conditioning training tactics that are designed to help you increase your work capacity, improve your anaerobic endurance, and prepare you long bouts of sustained work and short high intensity efforts.

This membership gets you access to 3 Training Programs:

Cardio WOD - Daily cardio sessions designed to cycle through long/low intensity steady state capacity work and short/high intensity sprint work. This training program utilizes popular conditioning formats found in Functional Fitness to break up the monotony of sitting on an Airbike for hours on end.

CrossFit WOD - Daily 30:00 minute classes CrossFit WOD Mash Ups designed to provide you with a high intensity punch for all of your conditioning wants and needs. This program mimics the old school CrossFit WOD Blog style approach and focuses on using AMRAPs, Chippers, For Time Circuits, and more to help you build work capacity and improve endurance.

Metabolic Conditioning - Designed to provide you with daily mixed modal conditioning training sessions that will help you build work capacity and improve anaerobic endurance. This program utilizes popular Functional Fitness formats to guide you through low-moderate intensity and high intensity conditioning. On this program you can expect to lift weights, perform body weight/gymnastics movements, and utilize the Airbike, Rower, Running, and Jump Rope. The programs listed above can be used as stand alone training methods for the conditioning junky or as add ons to a regularly scheduled strength training routine. 

These programs require access to free weights (Metabolic Conditioning & CrossFit WOD) and access to an Airbike, Rower, Treadmill/Track, and Jump Rope.

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Cardio WOD
Smash daily cardio workouts that are designed to provide you with the tools and tactics needed to build aerobic capacity and improve anaerobic endurance. This program can be used as a stand alone program or as an add on to your weekly strength training routine.
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CrossFit WOD
Daily 30:00 minute "mash ups" of your favorite old school style CrossFit WODs. This program is designed to pack a high intensity punch of class CrossFit to your training routine. If you love the old school blog style CrossFit workout, this program is for you! The CrossFit WOD can be used as a standalone training program or as an add on to weekly strength routines.
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Metabolic Conditioning
Build work capacity, improve endurance, and smash carefully designed conditioning workouts that will help you build an engine that will not quit. These workouts use various conditioning formats such as AMRAPs, Chippers, and For Time Circuits to help you improve your ability to tolerate workloads for long and short durations.
Features
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Direct access to your coach (Rick Gorrell)
You have a direct line of contact through the app to chat with me (Rick) about anything you need.
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Programming 7 days per week
Each training week includes 5 training days + 2 rest days.
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Exercise Guidance
Demo videos are provided to ensure you are moving correctly through every rep you perform.
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Detailed Daily Workout Explanations
Training stimulus, format instructions, workout details, and more are provided for every single workout on each program.
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Committed Teammates
Train with a driven community who will always be pushing you to perform your best!
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Track results, follow progress, and crush every workout on the TrainHeroic App.
Equipment
Required
Barbell & Bumper Plates // Pull Up Bar // Dumbbell or Kettlebells // Plyo Box
Recommended
Airbike (Assault Bike or Rogue Echo Bike) // Rower // Jump Rope // Treadmill or Place to Run
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Sample Week
I will write fresh programming weekly. You’ll get notifications when they’re ready
Sunday
Rest Day
Monday
Cardio WOD - Sample Workout

Sample Training Notes

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FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY The following workout is designed to showcase what a training day on the Cardio WOD program looks like. This is only 1 individual workout from the program - the other workouts shown on this Sample Week showcase training days from the other individual programs. All training found on the Cardio WOD program includes detailed instructions on how to perform the daily workout, how to apply progressive overload, and results tracking.

AMRAP - Short: Monostructural

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Instructions: • Accumulate as much distance (meters) as possible in each individual set of the AMRAP as listed • Target similar finishing scores to demonstrate repeatability and sustainability • Choose the RX/Alternative Movement option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout RX: 5 Sets; Each For Max Distance; At Sustained Effort; Rest 3:00 Minutes Between Sets 1:00 Minute: Airbike (Distance) 1:00 Minute: Row (Distance) 1:00 Minute: Run (Distance) Alternative Movement Option: Perform the following alternative workout if you would like to add additional variety to today's training 5 Sets; Each For Max Distance; At Sustained Effort; Rest 3:00 Minutes Between Sets 1:00 Minute: Airbike (Distance) 1:00 Minute: Row (Distance) 1:00 Minute: Sled Push; +180/90 lb (Distance - 15m = 20 Steps) Score the total distance accumulated in all 5 sets combined.

Tuesday
Cardio WOD - Sample Workout

Sample Training Notes

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FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY The following workout is designed to showcase what a training day on the Cardio WOD program looks like. This is only 1 individual workout from the program - the other workouts shown on this Sample Week showcase training days from the other individual programs. All training found on the Cardio WOD program includes detailed instructions on how to perform the daily workout, how to apply progressive overload, and results tracking.

Chipper - Long Duration: Monostructural

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Instructions: • Complete the prescribed workload for each movement listed in the circuit "For Time" • Move at paces that will allow for consistent effort across all work sets • Choose the RX/Alternative Movement option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout RX: For Time; At Sustained Effort 100/80 Calories Airbike 1,000/800m Row 1,000m Run Alternative Movement Option: Perform the following alternative workout if you would like to add additional variety to today's training For Time; At Sustained Effort 100/80 Calories Airbike 1,000/800m Row 1,000/800m Ski Erg Score the time it takes to complete the Chipper.

Wednesday
CrossFit WOD - Sample Workout

Sample Training Notes

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FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY The following workout is designed to showcase what a training day on the CrossFit WOD program looks like. This is only 1 individual workout from the program - the other workouts shown on this Sample Week showcase training days from the other individual programs. All training found on the CrossFit WOD program includes detailed instructions on how to perform the daily workout, how to apply progressive overload, and results tracking.

Chipper: Monostructural + Weighted + Gymnastic

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Instructions: • Complete the prescribed workload for each movement listed in the circuit "For Time" • Use short efficient rest periods as needed to break up the larger work sets • Choose the RX/Scaled/Alternative Movement option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout RX: For Time; At Sustained Effort; 15:00 Minute Time Cap 150 Double Unders 30 Single Arm Alternating DB Hang Power Snatch/Side; 50/30 lb 50 Burpee Box Jump Over - Box Height: 24"/20" Scaled: For Time; At Sustained Effort; 15:00 Minute Time Cap 150 Single Unders 30 Single Arm Alternating DB Hang Power Snatch/Side; 35/20 lb 50 Burpee Box Jump Step Down - Box Height: 24"/20" Alternative Movement Option: Perform the following alternative workout if you would like to add additional variety to today's training For Time; At Sustained Effort; 15:00 Minute Time Cap 150 Double Unders 30 Single Arm Alternating DB Hang Power Snatch/Side; 50/30 lb 50 Handstand Push Up; Kipping or Strict Score the time it takes to complete the Chipper.

AMRAP: Gymnastic + Weighted + Monostructural

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Instructions: • Complete as many repetitions as possible in 12:00 minutes • Choose the RX/RX+/Scaled option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout RX: 12:00 Minutes; AMRAP; At Sustained Effort 7 Toes to Bar 7 Deadlift; 225/135 lb 7/5 Calories Airbike RX+: 12:00 Minutes; AMRAP; At Sustained Effort 7 Toes to Bar 7 Deadlift; 275/155 lb 7/5 Calories Airbike Scaled: 12:00 Minutes; AMRAP; At Sustained Effort 7 Toes to Bar or V-Up 7 Deadlift; 185/95 lb 7/5 Calories Airbike Score the total number of repetitions completed in 12:00 minutes.

Thursday
CrossFit WOD - Sample Workout

Sample Training Notes

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FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY The following workout is designed to showcase what a training day on the CrossFit WOD program looks like. This is only 1 individual workout from the program - the other workouts shown on this Sample Week showcase training days from the other individual programs. All training found on the CrossFit WOD program includes detailed instructions on how to perform the daily workout, how to apply progressive overload, and results tracking.

For Time: Weighted + Monostructural + Gymnastic

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Instructions: • Complete 3 consecutive sets of the triplet listed "For Time" • Choose the RX/Scaled/Alternative Movement option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout RX: 3 Sets; For Time; At Sustained Effort; 18:00 Minute Time Cap 30 Thruster; 95/65 lb 30/24 Calorie Row 20 Burpee Box Jump Over - Box Height: 24"/20" Scaled: 3 Sets; For Time; At Sustained Effort; 18:00 Minute Time Cap 30 Thruster; 75/45 lb 30/24 Calorie Row 20 Burpee Box Jump Step Down - Box Height: 24"/20" Alternative Movement Option: Perform the following alternative workout if you would like to add additional variety to today's training 3 Sets; For Time; At Sustained Effort; 18:00 Minute Time Cap 30 Wall Ball; 20/14 lb 30/24 Calorie Row 20 Burpee Box Jump Over - Box Height: 24"/20" Score the time it takes to complete 3 consecutive sets of the triplet.

Chipper: Weighted + Gymnastic

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Instructions: • Complete 3 consecutive sets of the couplet listed "For Time" • Follow the rep count for the Deadlift and Toes to Bar as it descends each set • Choose the RX/RX+/Scaled option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout RX: For Time; At Sustained Effort; 9:00 Minute Time Cap 21-15-9 Reps; Deadlift; 225/135 lb Toes to Bar RX+: For Time; At Sustained Effort; 9:00 Minute Time Cap 21-15-9 Reps; Deadlift; 275/155 lb Toes to Bar Scaled: For Time; At Sustained Effort; 9:00 Minute Time Cap 21-15-9 Reps; Deadlift; 185/95 lb Toes to Bar Score the time it takes to complete the Chipper.

Friday
Metabolic Conditioning - Sample Workout

Sample Training Notes

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FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY The following workout is designed to showcase what a training day on the Metabolic Conditioning program looks like. This is only 1 individual workout from the program - the other workouts shown on this Sample Week showcase training days from the other individual programs. All training found on the Metabolic Conditioning program includes detailed instructions on how to perform the daily workout, how to apply progressive overload, and results tracking.

EMOM - Long: Weighted + Gymnastic + Monostructural

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Instructions: • Complete the prescribed rep count for each movement every minute on the minute for 20:00 minutes (5 sets/exercise) • Use any remaining time in the 1:00 minute intervals as rest before starting the next set • Choose the RX/RX+/Scaled option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout • Pacing Instructions - Moderate Intensity/Long Duration RX: EMOM x 20:00 Minutes; At Sustained Effort Minute 1:00: 15 Dual DB Shoulder to Overhead; 50/30 lb per Hand Minute 2:00: 15 Toes to Bar Minute 3:00: 15 Box Jump Over - Box Height: 24"/20" Minute 4:00: 18/15 Calorie Row RX+: EMOM x 20:00 Minutes; At Sustained Effort Minute 1:00: 15 Dual DB Shoulder to Overhead; 70/50 lb per Hand Minute 2:00: 15 Toes to Bar Minute 3:00: 15 Box Jump Over - Box Height: 24"/20" Minute 4:00: 20/16 Calorie Row Scaled: EMOM x 20:00 Minutes; At Sustained Effort Minute 1:00: 15 Dual DB Shoulder to Overhead; 35/20 lb per Hand Minute 2:00: 10 Toes to Bar or V-Up Minute 3:00: 15 Box Jump Step Down - Box Height: 24"/20" Minute 4:00: 15/12 Calorie Row Score the total number of sets (rounds) completed successfully out of 20.

Saturday
Metabolic Conditioning - Sample Workout

Optional Warm Up

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FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY The following workout is designed to showcase what a training day on the Metabolic Conditioning program looks like. This is only 1 individual workout from the program - the other workouts shown on this Sample Week showcase training days from the other individual programs. All training found on the Metabolic Conditioning program includes detailed instructions on how to perform the daily workout, how to apply progressive overload, and results tracking.

AMRAP - Short: Monostructural + Gymnastic + Weighted

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Instructions: • Accumulate as many Power Clean to Overhead repetitions as possible in each individual set of the 3:00 minute AMRAP • Choose the RX/RX+/Scaled option based on your ability or desired stimulus for the workout • Pacing Instructions - High Intensity/Short Duration RX: 3:00 Minutes; AMRAP x 5 Sets; At Sustained Effort; Rest 3:00 Minutes Between Sets 10/8 Calorie Row 10 GHD Sit Up/Sit Up 15m Dual DB Front Rack Walking Lunge (20 Steps); 50/30 lb per Hand AMRAP In Remaining Time: Power Clean to Overhead; 135/75 lb RX+: 3:00 Minutes; AMRAP x 5 Sets; At Sustained Effort; Rest 3:00 Minutes Between Sets 10/8 Calorie Row 10 GHD Sit Up/Sit Up 15m Dual DB Front Rack Walking Lunge (20 Steps); 50/30 lb per Hand AMRAP In Remaining Time: Power Clean to Overhead; 155/95 lb Scaled: 3:00 Minutes; AMRAP x 5 Sets; At Sustained Effort; Rest 3:00 Minutes Between Sets 10/8 Calorie Row 10 GHD Sit Up/Sit Up 15m Dual DB Front Rack Walking Lunge (20 Steps); 35/20 lb per Hand AMRAP In Remaining Time: Power Clean to Overhead; 95/65 lb Score the total number of Power Clean to Overhead repetitions completed in all 5 sets combined.

Coach
coach-avatar Rick Gorrell

Owner - TrainRx Performance Programming: Certified Functional Strength & Conditioning Coach with 10 years experience training/coaching on and off the gym floor.

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FAQs
Who is this membership for?
The MetConRx membership is best suited for anyone looking for short, high intensity training sessions, or for the individual looking for additional cardio/conditioning to include in their training week.
Does this membership include strength training?
No. This program is based 100% on conditioning, you will not find any strength related training on any of the programs under this membership.
How do I combine MetConRx with my strength training routine?
Send me a direct message on the App and I will run through how you can schedule your week!
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