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How It Works

Say goodbye to guesswork in the gym and hello to step-by-step guidance that evolves with your progress.

Move between any of our 6 progressive lifting programs as your goals change, life gets busy, or you change your lifting, running, and cardio goals or priorities.

Pair your lifting plan with our cardio library or add on a run program or do on its own with our running subscription.  Choose between our 25+ running plan options that you can move between over time.

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Running or Hiking Plan of Choice

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TLM Group Community

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1:1 Messaging Access

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Resource Library

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Mobility

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Lifting Program of Your Choice

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Demo Videos & Exercise Instructions

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Weekly Cardio Workout Library

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Running or Hiking Plans

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Comparing Our Lifting Programs

Description
Can I pair this with running?
Is this for beginners?
Can I make this program DB-friendly?
Minimum lifting experience recommended
Is this a good strength program for runners?
Has cardio built into it
Can be done while race training
Cardio it pairs with
BEGIN
0-3 MO
Run plan or on demand cardio
PERFORM
6 MO
Run plan or on demand cardio
BUILD
Lower volume
12 MO
<20 MPW RUN PLAN OR ON DEMAND CARDIO
METCON
Lower volume
6 MO
<15 MPW RUN PLAN OR ON DEMAND CARDIO
LIFESTYLE
3-6 MO
RUN PLAN OR ON DEMAND CARDIO

Lifting Program Week Overview

Weekly splits may change in different blocks
Description
BEGIN
METCON
PERFORM
BUILD
RACE
LIFESTYLE
D1
FULL BODY + "DEADLIFT & PULLING"
~35-45 min
DEADLIFT + METCON
~34-45 MIN LIFT
15-25 MIN METCON
squat & press or pull,  full body

~60 MIN
HEAVY LOWER 

~75-90 min
Lift: Full Body squat/press

~45 min
lift: full body squat/press

~45 min
D2
FULL BODY "SQUAT & PRESSING"
~35-45 min
BENCH + METCON
~34-45 MIN LIFT
15-25 MIN METCON
DEADLIFTS & PULL OR PRESS, FULL BODY
~60 min
HEAVY UPPER
~75-90 min
LIFT: FULL BODY DEADLIFT/PULL
~45 MIN
LIFT: FULL BODYDEADLIFT/BENCH
~45 MINUTES
D3
UPPER "CHEST PRESSING"
~35-45 min
SQUAT & PRESS + METCON
~34-45 MIN LIFT
15-25 MIN METCON
UPPER OR FULL BODY
~60 min
VOLUME LOWER/UPPER
~75-90 min
OPTIONAL LIFT: BENCH/UPPER BODY
~45 MIN
D4
(OPTIONAL) METCON ONLY, SIMPLE OLY IN LATER BLOCKS ~30-45 MIN
(OPTIONAL) VOLUME  UPPER/LOWER &/OR DYNAMIC VARIANTS
~60 min

Hybrid Program
Pairs We Love

BEGIN + Beginner Runner

BEGIN + 1-2 MI, 5-10k, BB 5-20 MPW

BEGIN + Beginner Cardio

PERFORM + 1-2 MI, 5K-13.1, BB 5-30 MPW

PERFORM + On Demand Cardio

RACE + 5K-50K Racing

BUILD + 1-2 MI, 5-10K, BB 5-20 MPW

BUILD + On Demand Cardio

METCON + Built in Metcons

METCON+ BB 5-15 MPW

LIFESTYLE + On Demand Cardio

LIFESTYLE + 1-2 MI, 5K-13.1, BB5-40 MPW

Weekly Run Split Examples

Description
Beginner Run
5k, 10k, 13.1 Beginner
Run Programs
5k, 10k, 13.1 Intermediate
Run Programs
Beginner 26.2
Intermediate 26.2
25-20k & 50k Trail Programs
Base-Build/Off-Season Programs
1- and 2-Mile Programs
Summit
D1
Long easy run: Walk Intervals
Easy run day + striders
Easy run day + striders
Easy run day + striders
Easy run day + striders
vert training day
easy run day + striders
Easy run day + striders
cardio day
D2
Long easy run: Walk Intervals
Easy run day + striders
speed work day
easy run day
speed work day
optional easy run day
speed work day or easy run day
speed work day
vert training
D3
short easy run: walk intervals
long run day
long run day
easy run day + striders
easy run day + striders
easy run day + striders
long run day
long run day + striders
hike or hike mimicking day
D4
optional easy run day (not in beginner run or 5k)
optional easy run day
long run day
long run day
long run day
optional easy run day
optional cardio day
D5
optional easy run day
optional easy run day
easy run day

Our Most Popular Programs

Our most popular programs - for good reason! In just three days a week, you can get stronger, gain muscle, jump more, and become more athletic and prepared for your life and fitness goals. Find a strength, cardio, or hybrid program that perfectly complements your strength, endurance, cardio, or other fitness goals. These programs are perfect for those looking for general, well-rounded fitness, busy individuals, or those looking for balance between lifting and cardio.

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FAQs

Can I switch between programs?
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Yep! Once you are in the program, you can switch between any of the programs. So, if you aren’t sure which one to sign up for or sign up for the wrong one, you can always switch once you are in it!

What equipment is needed for the lifting plans?
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We keep equipment at TLM minimal and include all suggested movements swaps directly in your programming so that everyone can train with the equipment they have.

TLM is designed to be done from *almost* anywhere. If you don't have a barbell, you can do it at home with just dumbbells, swap the barbell for a machine, or use a smith machine. Many clients do TLM from home with basic equipment and crush it!

Recommended equipment:

  • Barbell, smith machine, lifting machines & plates (optional) 
  • Pull-up bar (optional)
  • Dumbbells and/or kettlebells
  • Long straight or loop resistance bands
  • A bench, step, or box to lift on or jump onto
  • Cables and/or long resistance bands
  • One or any of the following: treadmill, a place to run, rower, ski erg, bike, jump rope, and/or a way to do cardio (optional)
Do I have to run if I do this program?
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You do not have to run to do a TLM lifting program! You may pair your lifting program with any of our on-demand cardio library options, including weekly high-intensity interval training, metcons/WODS (functional fitness style cardio workouts), zone 2, or aerobic capacity workouts. 

You may also pair it with your endurance or cross-training of choice, including cycling, group fitness classes, walking, rowing, or whatever you enjoy doing! You can also choose to do no cardio or running at all, although we don't advise that!

If I want to get stronger, build strength, build muscle, or 'tone', what is the best fit for me?
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All of our resistance training programs will take you through various cycles that help you get stronger and gain muscle. The strength movements will be paired with accessory work to target more isolated muscle groups to help with further muscle growth. This is one of the primary goals in all of our programs! 

Lifting and gaining muscle is one of the best and most efficient approaches to improving body composition. However, this goal will need to be paired with appropriate nutrition to help support your fitness goals.

Is there any 1:1 Coaching or check ins?
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The Lyss Method is a group coaching-based program that is templated, adjustable, and self-progressing -but it is not personalized or 1:1 coaching. You will have messaging access to Lyss and the group within the app for all questions or program adjustments.

You can find 1:1 coaching information here. 

Is there any video feedback?
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Yes we offer video feedback directly in the TLM app with coach Dani.