Joel Bruster — Programs
Commit to Fit – Get Your Fitness Prescription
Fitness Enthusiast
This is the first fitness level. The focus is building consistency, improving endurance, and learning proper technique. If you have been working out regularly for a few months and want to level up, this is for you. It’ll keep you motivated, committed, and ready to build solid foundational fitness and strength. This program focuses on gradually increasing challenge while keeping things fun.
Key Elements:
- Mix of bodyweight and resistance training
- Moderate cardio intervals and strength training
- Introduction to strength training with free weights and machine
Training Style: Moderate intensity, structured but flexible with a focus on improving overall fitness.
Fit Beginner
This is a subset of the Fitness Enthusiast program. The focus is on getting comfortable with exercise and building foundational habits. If you’re someone who’s starting their fitness journey or coming back after a long break, this is for you. It’s simple, approachable, and encouraging. This program is all about taking the first step and feeling confident with basic exercises.
Key Elements:
- Introductory bodyweight exercises
- Light cardio and mobility work
- Building consistency with 2–3 workouts per week
Training Style: Low intensity, focusing on form and functional movement.
Skilled – Continue Your Journey
Skilled Fitness Enthusiast
The Skilled Fitness Enthusiast program is all about advancing skills. The focus is progressing strength and stamina while refining the skills required. If you are someone who has mastered the basics and wants to push for more specific results such as muscle building, fat loss, etc., this is for you. It’s purpose is to make you focused, determined, and goal-oriented. In short, this program brings more structure and precision to your fitness journey.
Specialties
Proper Nutrition, Fitness Tracking, Scheduling, Investing
Transformation – Create a Before & After Transformation
Physically Fit Person
The focus is achieving a well-rounded level of fitness — strength, endurance, and flexibility. If you’re someone who’s at an intermediate level, consistently working out, and wants a solid approach to overall fitness, this is for you. It’s aim is to make you create steady progress and efficiency. In short, this program combines the basics with the right amount of challenge.
Key Elements:
- Full-body strength workouts
- Moderate cardio (steady-state and intervals)
- Flexibility and mobility training for injury prevention
Training Style:
Moderate intensity with a balanced approach to strength, conditioning, and flexibility.
Gym-Goer
The focus is structured and progressive training, with a stronger focus on building muscle and increasing strength. If you’re a regular gym-goer who is serious about a fitness lifestyle, looking to progress through a more detailed, split training routine, this is for you. It’s goal is to keep you focused, disciplined, and goal-oriented. In short, this program helps you see results by progressively challenging your strength and endurance.
Key Elements:
- Split routines (Push/Pull/Legs or Upper/Lower splits)
- Strength training with free weights, machines, and compound lifts
- Cardio conditioning sessions
Training Style:
High-intensity resistance training with more specific goals around strength and hypertrophy.
Weekend Warrior
The focus is maximizing performance in fewer sessions — working out hard with limited time. If you’re a busy professional, parent, or someone who’s highly committed but needs a time-efficient training schedule, this is for you. It’s intense, time-effective, and focused. In short, this program is about going all in during limited time, and making every session count.
Key Elements:
- Full-body, high-effort workouts (e.g., HIIT, AMRAPs, EMOMs)
- Strong focus on functional movements and performance
- Focus on recovery and maximizing intensity during workouts
Training Style:
High-intensity, with challenging, shorter, full-body workouts that pack a punch in minimal time.
Athlete – Become an Athlete
Athlete
The focus is performance-driven training, building strength, speed, and agility for any physical challenge. If you’re an individual who trains with a purpose — whether it’s for sport, competitions, or pushing personal physical limits, this is for you. It’s competitive, high-energy, and driven. In short, this program focuses on training an athlete, pushing limits in all areas of fitness.
Key Elements:
- Sport-specific conditioning (strength, agility, speed, endurance)
- Plyometrics, agility drills, and explosive movements
- Advanced strength training with a focus on power and explosiveness
Training Style:
High-intensity, performance-focused, with a mix of strength training and conditioning.
Elite Athlete
The focus is mastery of physical capabilities, with elite-level performance and conditioning. If you’re an individual who is at the top of their game, training for high-level competition or just want to reach peak physical performance, this is for you. It’s uncompromising, intense, and professional. In short, this program pushes you to your absolute limits, with detailed recovery and performance strategies.
Key Elements:
- Advanced strength training with periodization
- Elite conditioning, endurance, and agility drills
- Mental toughness and recovery strategies
Training Style:
Maximum intensity and performance-based training, with a focus on optimizing every aspect of fitness for peak results.
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