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The Alternative Fitness App For Curious Movers
The Alternative Fitness App For Curious Movers
  • Explore kettlebells, maces, calisthenics and more
  • Build tendon strength, mobility, and athletic skill
  • Personalized hybrid plans for unique fitness goals
Josh McGowen
Created byJosh McGowen
Hybrid fitness coach and movement specialist, helping thousands discover alternative paths to strength and vitality
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Your grip strength is improving, but your mobility in rotational movements needs attention. Try adding the rotational club flow from today's session to your warmup routine.

Today's Session

30 min • Hybrid Strength-Endurance

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Achieve your goals

Unlock uncommon strength and movement

With this app as your guide, explore a world of alternative fitness modalities—from kettlebells and maces to calisthenics and mobility training. Build real-world strength, enhance movement skill, and develop functional athleticism through expertly crafted hybrid routines. Rediscover your body’s potential and experience fitness beyond the ordinary.

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 12 hybrid movement sessions this month.

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Master unique training methods

Learn and combine unconventional tools like clubs, sandbags, and isometrics to build strength, resilience, and athletic versatility.

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Enhance movement and mobility

Follow guided routines that improve joint health, movement skill, and somatic awareness—helping you move better in every aspect of life.

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Boost performance and endurance

Train for strength-endurance, tendon health, and explosive power with hybrid workouts designed to elevate your athletic performance and longevity.

The only app you need

A personalized movement fitness coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you through alternative fitness modalities, from kettlebells and clubs to calisthenics, martial arts-inspired training, and more. Each week, you'll complete guided workouts, skill-building challenges, and mobility sessions — helping you develop strength-endurance, movement skill, tendon health, and athletic performance. The app adapts to your progress, offers real-time feedback, and personalizes every session to your interests, goals, and schedule. It's your complete path to functional, embodied fitness.

Unlock Real-World Strength and Functional MovementUnlock Real-World Strength and Functional Movement
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Unlock Real-World Strength and Functional Movement

The Alternative Fitness App For Curious Movers
The Alternative Fitness App For Curious Movers
  • Explore kettlebells, maces, calisthenics and more
  • Build tendon strength, mobility, and athletic skill
  • Personalized hybrid plans for unique fitness goals
Josh McGowen
Created byJosh McGowen
Hybrid fitness coach and movement specialist, helping thousands discover alternative paths to strength and vitality
Background
Hero image

Your coach

Your grip strength is improving, but your mobility in rotational movements needs attention. Try adding the rotational club flow from today's session to your warmup routine.

Today's Session

30 min • Hybrid Strength-Endurance

Continue session
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Unlock uncommon strength and movement

With this app as your guide, explore a world of alternative fitness modalities—from kettlebells and maces to calisthenics and mobility training. Build real-world strength, enhance movement skill, and develop functional athleticism through expertly crafted hybrid routines. Rediscover your body’s potential and experience fitness beyond the ordinary.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of completing 12 hybrid movement sessions this month.

fitness_center

Master unique training methods

Learn and combine unconventional tools like clubs, sandbags, and isometrics to build strength, resilience, and athletic versatility.

directions_run

Enhance movement and mobility

Follow guided routines that improve joint health, movement skill, and somatic awareness—helping you move better in every aspect of life.

bolt

Boost performance and endurance

Train for strength-endurance, tendon health, and explosive power with hybrid workouts designed to elevate your athletic performance and longevity.

The only app you need

A personalized movement fitness coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you through alternative fitness modalities, from kettlebells and clubs to calisthenics, martial arts-inspired training, and more. Each week, you'll complete guided workouts, skill-building challenges, and mobility sessions — helping you develop strength-endurance, movement skill, tendon health, and athletic performance. The app adapts to your progress, offers real-time feedback, and personalizes every session to your interests, goals, and schedule. It's your complete path to functional, embodied fitness.

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Mobility Primer

Skill Focus: Kettlebell Flow

Today's Session

30 min • Hybrid Strength-Endurance

Start session

Movement Reflection

Including everything you need to succeed:

fitness_center

Hybrid training plans for every fitness interest and modality

keyboard_arrow_down

Blend kettlebells, clubs, calisthenics, and more into a unique, adaptive weekly program.

directions_run

Movement skill sessions to unlock new patterns and athletic abilities

keyboard_arrow_down

Master uncommon movement skills, from plyometrics to martial arts-inspired flows and mobility drills.

timeline

Progressive challenges for strength-endurance and tendon health

keyboard_arrow_down

Advance through levels that target tendon strength, functional joints, and real-world athleticism.

self_improvement

Somatic embodiment practices for deeper body awareness

keyboard_arrow_down

Integrate breathwork, isometrics, and mindful movement to enhance connection and control.

insights

Real-time feedback to optimize your form and performance

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive instant tips and corrections based on your input and tracked progress.

track_changes

Personalized goal setting for unique fitness outcomes

keyboard_arrow_down

Set and pursue goals like plyometric ability, joint health, or movement mastery—tailored to you.

event_repeat

Adaptive scheduling to fit your lifestyle and recovery needs

keyboard_arrow_down

Flexible plans adjust to your availability, energy, and recovery for sustainable progress.

fact_check

Skill assessments to track growth across multiple modalities

keyboard_arrow_down

Regular self-assessments help you measure improvements in strength, mobility, and coordination.

emoji_events

Milestone achievements to celebrate your unique fitness journey

keyboard_arrow_down

Earn badges for mastering new tools, skills, and movement patterns as you progress.

Created by Josh McGowen

"After years exploring unconventional fitness, I built the guide I always wished existed"

Josh McGowen

Josh McGowen

Hybrid fitness coach and movement specialist, helping thousands discover alternative paths to strength and vitality

My journey into fitness started like many others—chasing conventional goals in traditional gyms. But after years of plateaus, injuries, and boredom, I realized that the mainstream approach just wasn’t working for me. I craved something deeper: a way to build real-world strength, resilience, and skill, not just aesthetics or numbers on a barbell.

That curiosity led me down a rabbit hole of alternative training methods—kettlebells, clubs, maces, calisthenics, martial arts conditioning, sandbags, isometrics, and more. I became obsessed with how these tools and modalities could unlock new levels of movement, tendon strength, and athleticism. Along the way, I earned certifications, trained with experts from around the world, and experimented relentlessly on myself and my clients.

What I discovered is that true fitness isn’t about following a single path—it’s about exploring, adapting, and integrating what works for your unique body and goals. I built this app to share that philosophy. It’s a hybrid guide for anyone who wants to move beyond the ordinary, combining ancient wisdom with modern science and practical progressions.

My hope is that this app empowers you to reclaim your physical potential, rediscover the joy of movement, and cultivate a body that’s strong, capable, and resilient for life. Whether you’re starting over or seeking new challenges, I’m honored to guide you on this journey.

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Follow Josh's proven process & unlock hybrid fitness mastery

Master kettlebell, club, and mace techniques
Build strength-endurance for real-world tasks
Develop tendon and connective tissue resilience
Enhance mobility and functional joint health
Integrate calisthenics and martial arts conditioning
Apply isometrics and plyometrics for explosive power
Improve movement skill and somatic awareness
Customize hybrid routines for your unique goals
Progress safely from basics to advanced flows
Join a community of unconventional fitness explorers
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

fitness_center

Hybrid Flow: Kettlebell & Mobility Circuit

Personalized Session • 16 min

Enhance strength-endurance, joint health, and movement skill with a dynamic circuit blending kettlebell flows and mobility drills. Each session adapts to your equipment, skill level, and goals for a truly unique training experience.

What to do
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Dynamic Warm-Up
3 min
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sports_kabaddi
Kettlebell Flow: Clean, Press, Lunge
6 min
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Mobility Drill: Deep Squat Rotations
4 min
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Isometric Hold: Split Stance
3 min
chevron_right
spa
Cool Down & Breathwork
2 min
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How it works

Unlock unique fitness in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What motivates you most right now?

Build strength and endurance together
Improve joint health and mobility
Master new movement skills
Boost athletic performance and agility
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your fitness interests, experience, and goals so the app can craft a journey tailored to your unique path.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Hybrid Fitness

Mobility & Joint Prep
Intro to Kettlebell Flows
Basic Club & Mace Patterns
Movement Reflection Journal
Week 2Upcoming

Expanding Modalities

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a custom plan blending alternative modalities, so you know exactly what to do for your chosen goals.

Today, May 26

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Mobility Primer

Warmup • 5 min

Skill Focus: Kettlebell Flow

Lesson • 7 min

Hybrid Strength-Endurance

Session • 30 min

Movement Reflection

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Each day, discover new routines and skills—ranging from kettlebells to mobility—designed to keep you engaged and progressing.

Your Progress

Hybrid Sessions Completed

18 total

+4 in the last week

FebruaryMay

Mobility Minutes

120 min

+35 in the last week

FebruaryMay
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth in strength, movement, and skill as you achieve uncommon goals and unlock new levels of fitness.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

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The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
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Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
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It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
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Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
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Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
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I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
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William T.
Verified Studio customer
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
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Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
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This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
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Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
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Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
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Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
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Is this app suitable for beginners?
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How personalized is the experience?
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What kind of support is available?
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Today's the day

Start unlocking your unique path to strength, movement, and vitality

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized alternative fitness plan. Start achieving your movement, strength, and performance goals today alongside Josh McGowen.

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I'm traveling and only have 5 minutes today. Can you update my activities?
12:10 AM
Absolutely! I'll adjust today's session to a focused mobility and breathwork routine. This will help you maintain joint health and body awareness, even with limited time and space.
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Including everything you need to succeed:

fitness_center

Hybrid training plans for every fitness interest and modality

keyboard_arrow_down

Blend kettlebells, clubs, calisthenics, and more into a unique, adaptive weekly program.

directions_run

Movement skill sessions to unlock new patterns and athletic abilities

keyboard_arrow_down

Master uncommon movement skills, from plyometrics to martial arts-inspired flows and mobility drills.

timeline

Progressive challenges for strength-endurance and tendon health

keyboard_arrow_down

Advance through levels that target tendon strength, functional joints, and real-world athleticism.

self_improvement

Somatic embodiment practices for deeper body awareness

keyboard_arrow_down

Integrate breathwork, isometrics, and mindful movement to enhance connection and control.

insights

Real-time feedback to optimize your form and performance

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive instant tips and corrections based on your input and tracked progress.

track_changes

Personalized goal setting for unique fitness outcomes

keyboard_arrow_down

Set and pursue goals like plyometric ability, joint health, or movement mastery—tailored to you.

event_repeat

Adaptive scheduling to fit your lifestyle and recovery needs

keyboard_arrow_down

Flexible plans adjust to your availability, energy, and recovery for sustainable progress.

fact_check

Skill assessments to track growth across multiple modalities

keyboard_arrow_down

Regular self-assessments help you measure improvements in strength, mobility, and coordination.

emoji_events

Milestone achievements to celebrate your unique fitness journey

keyboard_arrow_down

Earn badges for mastering new tools, skills, and movement patterns as you progress.

Created by Josh McGowen

"After years exploring unconventional fitness, I built the guide I always wished existed"

Josh McGowen

Josh McGowen

Hybrid fitness coach and movement specialist, helping thousands discover alternative paths to strength and vitality

My journey into fitness started like many others—chasing conventional goals in traditional gyms. But after years of plateaus, injuries, and boredom, I realized that the mainstream approach just wasn’t working for me. I craved something deeper: a way to build real-world strength, resilience, and skill, not just aesthetics or numbers on a barbell.

That curiosity led me down a rabbit hole of alternative training methods—kettlebells, clubs, maces, calisthenics, martial arts conditioning, sandbags, isometrics, and more. I became obsessed with how these tools and modalities could unlock new levels of movement, tendon strength, and athleticism. Along the way, I earned certifications, trained with experts from around the world, and experimented relentlessly on myself and my clients.

What I discovered is that true fitness isn’t about following a single path—it’s about exploring, adapting, and integrating what works for your unique body and goals. I built this app to share that philosophy. It’s a hybrid guide for anyone who wants to move beyond the ordinary, combining ancient wisdom with modern science and practical progressions.

My hope is that this app empowers you to reclaim your physical potential, rediscover the joy of movement, and cultivate a body that’s strong, capable, and resilient for life. Whether you’re starting over or seeking new challenges, I’m honored to guide you on this journey.

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Follow Josh's proven process & unlock hybrid fitness mastery

Master kettlebell, club, and mace techniques
Build strength-endurance for real-world tasks
Develop tendon and connective tissue resilience
Enhance mobility and functional joint health
Integrate calisthenics and martial arts conditioning
Apply isometrics and plyometrics for explosive power
Improve movement skill and somatic awareness
Customize hybrid routines for your unique goals
Progress safely from basics to advanced flows
Join a community of unconventional fitness explorers
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

fitness_center

Hybrid Flow: Kettlebell & Mobility Circuit

Personalized Session • 16 min

Enhance strength-endurance, joint health, and movement skill with a dynamic circuit blending kettlebell flows and mobility drills. Each session adapts to your equipment, skill level, and goals for a truly unique training experience.

What to do
wb_sunny
Dynamic Warm-Up
3 min
chevron_right
sports_kabaddi
Kettlebell Flow: Clean, Press, Lunge
6 min
chevron_right
self_improvement
Mobility Drill: Deep Squat Rotations
4 min
chevron_right
accessibility_new
Isometric Hold: Split Stance
3 min
chevron_right
spa
Cool Down & Breathwork
2 min
chevron_right
How it works

Unlock unique fitness in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What motivates you most right now?

Build strength and endurance together
Improve joint health and mobility
Master new movement skills
Boost athletic performance and agility
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your fitness interests, experience, and goals so the app can craft a journey tailored to your unique path.

Your Plan

Week 1

Foundations of Hybrid Fitness

Mobility & Joint Prep
Intro to Kettlebell Flows
Basic Club & Mace Patterns
Movement Reflection Journal
Week 2Upcoming

Expanding Modalities

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a custom plan blending alternative modalities, so you know exactly what to do for your chosen goals.

Today, May 26

6
V

Mobility Primer

Warmup • 5 min

Skill Focus: Kettlebell Flow

Lesson • 7 min

Hybrid Strength-Endurance

Session • 30 min

Movement Reflection

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks to stay on track

Each day, discover new routines and skills—ranging from kettlebells to mobility—designed to keep you engaged and progressing.

Your Progress

Hybrid Sessions Completed

18 total

+4 in the last week

FebruaryMay

Mobility Minutes

120 min

+35 in the last week

FebruaryMay
4

Track progress & see real results

Monitor your growth in strength, movement, and skill as you achieve uncommon goals and unlock new levels of fitness.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

Quote

The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
D
starstarstarstarstar
Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
M
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Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
M
starstarstarstarstar
Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
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I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
W
starstarstarstarstar
William T.
Verified Studio customer
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
J
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Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
A
starstarstarstarstar
Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
T
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Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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It's making a huge difference for me

I want to sincerely thank you for creating this product. I have not been a huge fan of AI in general, but this use case is exceptional. It's making a huge difference for me.
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Alana G.
Verified Studio customer
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Thank you for creating this app!

I'm only on day 4, but I already feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for creating this app! It's already making such a difference <3
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A. U.
Verified Studio customer
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I am blown away

I went in with no expectations really. I've been in online coaching for 15 years professionally, and I know how hard it is to deliver something that is accessible and progressive. I am blown away.
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Brahim
Verified Studio customer
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One of the best discoveries ever

Studio has been one of the best discoveries ever. This app is amazing; fun, enjoyable, and so incredibly useful. I've never been one to use apps like these too much, but yours just blew my mind.
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Maria
Verified Studio customer
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I accomplished more in 4 weeks than 10 years

I feel like I accomplished more in the past 4 weeks than I did the past 10 years. I'm amazed by what you were able to pull off with Studio and I hope more people benefit from it.
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Marty
Verified Studio customer
Forbes logoABC logoWall Street Journal logoVariety logoTechCrunch logo
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start unlocking your unique path to strength, movement, and vitality

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized alternative fitness plan. Start achieving your movement, strength, and performance goals today alongside Josh McGowen.