Minimal Gear Foundation 2.0
4 Seasons
Gear Needed
Minimal setup: dumbbells, kettlebells, step-up box or sturdy cooler, pull-up bar, and backpack (home use).
Overview
Build your mountain-ready foundation with MTNTOUGH Minimal Gear Foundation 2.0, designed for aspiring mountain athletes who’ve completed Minimal Gear On-Ramp or intermediate athletes. This 4-week program masters fundamental movements to develop functional strength, mobility, and endurance using minimal gear, preparing you for rugged terrain. Led by head coach Sarah Maschino via video demonstrations and supporting PDFs, it offers progressive training to ready you for tougher challenges like Minimal Gear Daily or stand-alone minimal gear programs in the MTNTOUGH+ app, with the option to repeat Minimal Gear On-Ramp 1-2 times if needed.
Key Features
Format: Follow-along and self-guided workouts with video demonstrations by head coach Sarah Maschino and supporting PDFs, accessible on any device via the MTNTOUGH+ app.
Duration: Four-week program with five workouts per week (Monday through Friday).
Workout Length: 30-40 minutes, including warmups, strength and mobility movements, and cool downs.
Focus: Fundamental movements to develop functional strength, mobility, and endurance for rugged terrain.
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37:47Episode 1
MGFDN - W4D1
Episode 1
Build a foundation of strength with Coach Nick and our two athletes in this guided minimal gear workout. If you prefer a self-guided workout experience, refer to the PDF's for the movements and reps.
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32:58Episode 2
MGFDN - W4D2
Episode 2
Build a foundation of strength with Coach Sarah and our two athletes in this guided minimal gear workout. If you prefer a self-guided workout experience, refer to the PDF's for the movements and reps.
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38:44Episode 3
MGFDN - W4D3
Episode 3
Build a foundation of strength with Coach Sarah and our two athletes in this guided minimal gear workout. If you prefer a self-guided workout experience, refer to the PDF's for the movements and reps.
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36:57Episode 4
MGFDN - W4D4
Episode 4
Build a foundation of strength with Coach Nick and our two athletes in this guided minimal gear workout. If you prefer a self-guided workout experience, refer to the PDF's for the movements and reps.
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42:41Episode 5
MGFDN - W4D5
Episode 5
Congratulations on completing our Minimal Gear Foundation program! Looking for where to go from here? Check out our Minimal Gear Daily program to ramp things up a little bit with a new workout every weekday. Getting ready for hunting season? Try "Bulletproof", our minimal gear pre-season prep pro...