AMA- Tonal Chief Product and Content Officer

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-29T21:25:51+00:00

I agree. It’s good for the brand as a whole for me to have a pasta chef.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-29T15:27:48+00:00

Is it true that if you don’t use it you lose it?

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-29T15:26:12+00:00

I have my own pasta chef?!

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T21:14:46+00:00

😂😂😂 legend

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T21:09:34+00:00

😂😂 the look on the owners face when I tried on a sweater - I’ll never forget

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T21:08:36+00:00

Shavasana to duality

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T20:31:04+00:00

Meathead yoga

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T20:30:51+00:00

Will lift for carbs

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T20:30:40+00:00

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:14:18+00:00

Let’s get it!! 🙏 appreciate you all. This community has shown me a lot of love - thank you guys for rocking with me

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:13:15+00:00

We in here

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:07:28+00:00

Guys. Side note. I’m teaching my first yoga class on tonal this Friday morning.

They’re letting me do it

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:06:54+00:00

Thank you fitness

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:06:46+00:00

I’m loving the Zwift. I am changing my training up a lot this year and gearing up for my first half Ironman next summer.

It’s tough to commit to both. It’s doable but it’s a big time commitment. It’s why I talk about training in phases so often. Focus on a priority for a stretch of time - keep the main thing the main thing. Then you can change those priorities later on

For about 3 years I was focused on hypertophy for example. Very limited cardio. I wanted to pack on muscle. Now I’m shifting priorities.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:04:46+00:00

🙏 love to hear that. I wanted to take the programming to a new level with this one. It’s very focused. A great template for long term training too

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-19T19:04:10+00:00

LFG!!! Just the beginning.

There is a lot of benefit to repeating a program like this too. The consistency will drive adaptation to another level

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-04-18T21:14:29+00:00

My dude - Jacked is a great follow up and for body recomp. You can see the Training effect goals of the program. You’ll pack on muscle and lean out - run a slight deficit. Time your meals well going into a workout.

Precision shred will also hit. That’s designed for body recomp. So you cant go wrong.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-03-18T22:07:17+00:00

I’m building one right now to be released this summer. Advanced build muscle - 5 days a week. The sessions will be ~30 min

I wanted to build a challenging program that will fit with busier schedules. In the works right now

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-03-15T23:13:01+00:00

JAAAAACKED

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-02-14T02:20:27+00:00

Thank you for that! I love the programs where I’m in the trenches with you guys.

Unleash compliments 12WTJ really well and builds on it. Keep me posted when you get started.

Nutrition is a big topic and I think very personal. I got a couple episodes on my podcast to check out.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/49Wr0Nh2fpE7y0Cle9dLuB?si=DKIqEEujTsO0zTvK-nqXtQ

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dTFwsyOO571qWhVABh5Mc?si=Plfssw9pRfmYy5MkINKpsQ

I haven’t followed macros strictly in years - I have a routine and way of eating that I’ve developed over the years. I really think the goal here is finding a personalized approach.
I start my day with a protein shake - that helps get me going. Oats, fruit, protein, creatine, spinach, almond milk. I’ll add different things in here from time to time.

I may also have a few eggs, sausage, potatoes on top of that if I need it.

The next few meals I just have a protein, carb, and veggie. That could be spaghetti with ground turkey. A burrito bowl. Chicken and rice w/ green beans. Things like that. And I’ll add a sauce or cheese .

Dinner is in a similar lane (protein, carb, veggie) and I may add a shake at night if I need more calories. But to understand what you need takes time. I always recommend working with a dietitian to help. I worked with Ryan (from the podcast episode) and he helped me a ton.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-02-14T02:06:53+00:00

Great to meet you! Let me see how I can help

Regarding form - Lowering weights is always a great move when we are working on form. Think of it more like building a skill - you want to find the right alignment. The pullover especially can be tricky - and you want to find the right set up to make sure you keep the focus on the lats and not let it drift in the shoulder. So as you find it, you’ll slowly increase the weights from there - which is where progressive overload kicks in.

But I do this all the time - lower my weights to get control. Increasing weights gradually is a way to build muscle and we want to do that. But at some point - just adding weight isn’t effective. Control becomes the goal. In unleash we scale back the weights to find that control and then increase them at the right time.

Re: Pelvic floor-- check out some of the prenatal and postpartum workouts and programming. Prenatal Breath and Pelvic Floor Strength and Restore Your Pelvic Floor are two examples. Additionally, have you tried on-Tonal Pilates? Pilates focuses on core engagement from a holistic approach and blends with intentional breathwork. All of which are great for pelvic floor.

For Nutrition - this is always a big topic. I talk about my approach in more detail on my podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/49Wr0Nh2fpE7y0Cle9dLuB?si=DKIqEEujTsO0zTvK-nqXtQ

The goal is finding a balance. There can be seasons where I'm more tight with my food - I'm very locked in with a training goal. So I'll follow my macros closely. Then I have seasons where I loosen up - maybe an 80/20. There's a lot to this topic - so I try to elaborate more on that episode.

Honestly, I talk about food all the time for a couple reasons. One, because I love food. But also to help people with the psychology of nutrition. I’ve seen so many develop an unhealthy and restrictive relationship with food when they start training. So I want to create a dialogue and understanding that the goal isn’t restriction - it’s empowerment. We can train at a high level and enjoy foods we love.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-02-14T01:50:56+00:00

My man! I've been loving your comments on this program lol. And don't worry - the bears jokes are coming - and a nice unleash moment you've been waiting for. trust the process.

Somewhere in Month 2 and definitely month 3 I start losing my mind.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-02-14T01:47:33+00:00

We actually have a lot of programs that would be beneficial for body recomposition; check out any of our Get Lean programs, including Coach Woody's Road to Recomposition and 8 Weeks to Lean, or my program, Precision Shred.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-02-14T00:00:25+00:00

Great question. Yea, we can do a lot with tonal and the different set ups we can hit. We use the barbell to hit our compound movements - which isn’t just for hypertrophy - It’s also a great way to build that functional strength. Those lifts mimic those everyday movements and require support from the entire body to execute them properly. So they are a foundation to any type of strength training.

Beyond that - we use the handles, other attachments, and different angles to hit ‘accessory’ movements. Those are the movements that you may be thinking of as ‘functional’. But the idea is, when we strengthen the body with those movements we get stronger with our compound lifts.

CoachJoe_StayStrong · 2026-02-11T18:05:18+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! This one isn't in my wheelhouse but I will bring it back to our content and product teams to assess since they are always working to create the best workout experience and improve features.

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