Build your mountain-ready foundation with MTNTOUGH Minimal Gear Foundation. Perfect for intermediate athletes, this 4-week program masters fundamental MTNTOUGH movements to develop functional strength, mobility, and endurance using minimal gear. Follow head coach Sarah Maschino via video demonstrations and supporting PDFs, ensuring progressive training that readies you for MTNTOUGH's main programming.

FORMAT: Follow along and self-guided workouts via supporting PDFs, accessible on any device via the MTNTOUGH+ app (other programs available in the app).

DURATION: Four-week program with five workouts per week.

WORKOUT LENGTHS: 30-40 minutes, including warmups, strength and mobility movements, and cool downs.

GEAR: Minimal setup—dumbbells, kettlebells, step-up box or sturdy cooler, pull-up bar, and backpack (home use).

Transform into a resilient mountain athlete with Minimal Gear. Evolved from years of expertise at the MTNTOUGH Lab, this follow-along program builds muscular endurance, flexibility, cardio fitness, range of motion, and mental toughness with minimal gear. Tailored to fit your busy lifestyle, with short but effective 30-45 min workouts requiring only a sturdy cooler or box, pull-up bar, kettlebell, and dumbbells. Train alongside MTNTOUGH athletes and coaches with fresh, guided workouts posted daily to keep you engaged and progressing.

FORMAT: 5 Follow-along workouts posted along with self-guided/printable PDFs every Sunday. Turn the workout on any device and follow along!

DURATION: Ongoing daily workouts, Monday through Friday, with new program themes every 4-8 weeks.

WORKOUT LENGTHS: 30-40 minutes, including warmups and cool downs.

GEAR: Minimal setup—sturdy cooler or box, pull-up bar, kettlebell, and dumbbells