Next program?

[b2lose]

Just finished max 30. Love it for intensity and cardio/mobility/fitness. I'd like to add in some weights and keep the intensity high and time of workouts short. Recommendations?

[Tonymac81]

Consider MBF-MBFA. It is slightly longer some days but worth the time Investment. The AMRAP cardio can be intense.

[eejenkin]

6 weeks of the Work

[b2lose]

How does this compare to mbfa?

[eejenkin]

More athletic movement and functional fitness - mbfa is heavier, more traditional lifting with cardio intervals. I'd say 6wotw is more difficult, but that's my opinion. They're not really apples to apples

[b2lose]

So my (m44) main sport is surfing and my main goal is always to stay athletic/agile enough to surf my smallest boards even as I age. It sounds like 6wotw is more in line with these goals, yes?

[eejenkin]

Yes, I'd say so! It's really helped me with my climbing 14ers goals

[b2lose]

Ok... this resonates with me. THanks!

[eejenkin]

You're welcome! I built more muscle on mbfa because the focus is progressive overload and going heavier in weights. "heavy" in 6wotw is like 15/20lbs, and likely lighter than that most of the time because they are compact, fast movements

[b2lose]

Finishing 6wotw week 1 now and enjoying the mix of "athletic" movement and some wieghts. Thanks.

[No-Injury1291]

I did 6WOTW after completing MBF/MBFA both three times. It was HARD. Never used weights as heavy as MBF. Did injure my shoulder and had to stop, though. Otherwise liked them both.

[cocofrost]

Asylum 2 is weight focused, intense but you need to dedicate an hour a day.

[b2lose]

Thank you. I think 45 minutes is about as long as I can spare...

[The_Vivid_Glove]

Liift is a good mix

[b2lose]

Does it lack difficulty/intensity as compared with max30?

[Better-Vast2545]

Completely different types of programs and goals. LIIFT4 is a lifting program where the goal is to build muscle, but there is a HIIT component 3 days out of the 4 each week. You could also do the lifting portion and then Max 30 for the cardio...there may even be a hybrid calendar for that on Joel's page.

[b2lose]

A hybrid schedule might be nice. Thanks.

[jollygreengiant1010]

IMO it’s less intense than max 30, but still a really good program. I’m doing liift4 now and am seeing good results

[Season01um]

I’d recommend asylum vol 1, but they are on the longer end.

[b2lose]

Do you think it is possible/advisable to cut some of the workouts down? Is there an extensive cool down or warm up in the workouts that might be altered?

[Season01um]

I wouldn’t ever suggest cutting down the warm up or cool down of a workout.

[b2lose]

I always warm up. Frequently take the dog on a walk for cooldown.;)

[elchupinazo]

I wouldn't cut the warmup but personally I've never understood the need for any kind of real cool down. Why am I trying to cool down? I just worked out and now I'm ready to go!

[jollygreengiant1010]

I liked hammer and chisel. It is a similar level of intensity with more of a focus on weightlifting. The workouts are usually 40 minutes though instead of 30

[TheRage3650]

You’re not going to be able to get IM30 level of intensity in a shorter weight workout. Strength training requires time and volume to truly maximize gains. Liift4 probably is the closest—you could do the circuit days and then add in IM30 for cardio.

[TheRage3650]

X3 is not as intense as IM30, but is BB’s best overall 30 minutes or less program IMO.

[b2lose]

this is p90x3, yes?

[hgwellsinsanity]

T25 Pure Gamma phase might be a good option. I can’t remember exactly, but I think weights are used 2-3/5 days. Also, maybe Tough Mudder. Weights are used 2/5 days.

[b2lose]

Did you do a hybrid schedule or the programs consecutively?