Month 1: Unconventional Training Basics

The Unconventional Training Basics Workout Plan is a 4 week program that utilizes the most common unconventional training methods: sandbags, kettlebells, and bodyweight (calisthenics) for full body strength, conditioning, and agility.

Month 1: Unconventional Training Basics Workout Plan Overview Video:

Unconventional Training Basics Description:

While the Unconventional Training Basics Workout Plan is intended to give beginners a starting guideline to the "Mad Methods," anyone can use it for awesome performance gains, even advanced users. The workout plan utilizes basic movements involving kettlebells, sandbags, and bodyweight to give you overall strength, conditioning, and agility.

The program involves a 2-on, 1-off schedule, meaning that you will be weight training for two days before taking one day off. This is a good way to get started in a year-long workout program because it will give you plenty of rest while also keeping you on schedule. I've found that having more than two days off while starting a long term program can easily lead to three days off, then four days off, until you're off forever! Stick to the schedule for the best results.

Contributor Information:

Mark de Grasse is the owner of MyMadMethods.com, My Mad Methods Magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions. In addition to being a certified trainer specializing in kettlebells and bodyweight training, Mark is also the chief editor and designer of both the website, magazine, and My Mad Methods Productions DVDs. Find out more.

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written by manuel.schmidt, January 06, 2013

Hey, is there any more information about the diet during the training? Couldn't find any details yet.

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written by kkelly, January 14, 2013

Mark-is there a month 2 or 3 yet?

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written by dbowden, March 21, 2013

Mark,

I'm an avid cyclist and ride several times a week when possible, so I will not be able to commit to the schedule you have laid out for this program. If a do a three day a week schedule, would I still get the same benefits from this? I'm guessing it will only take longer to complete, but the benefits will be the same. I just wanted to get your thoughts on it.

Looking forward to starting this!

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