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All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Tempo Strength; Chest & Back

    • June 25, 2023

    WELCOME, SQUAD! During the next several weeks, Amoila will help you unlock new levels of fitness and performance, and it all starts with 2 blocks of tempo-based chest and back moves with an 8-minute AMRAP (as many reps as possible) finisher. You’ll also get an introduction to the ABCs of primal movement. Remember to trust the process because YOU are built for this.

  • S01E02 Hot Start; Shoulders

    • June 25, 2023

    Target your shoulders and core starting with three strength exercises and a muscle-burning cardio move, then ending with push pull. Today’s primal movement lesson is the underswitch and side kick-through.

  • S01E03 EMOM Circuit; Legs

    • June 25, 2023

    This lower-body burner starts with a 12-minute EMOM (every minute on the minute) circuit before transitioning to a quad-focused strength/plyo superset. Keep up with Amoila as he leads you to the final “3-1-3” drill that’s sure to leave you drenched.

  • S01E04 Burnout; Arms & Flow

    • June 25, 2023

    This workout alternates arm exercises and total-body cardio moves to help you build sleeve-stretching strength as you burn fat all over. Cap it off with a primal flow to boost your mobility, elevate your performance, and accelerate your recovery.

  • S01E05 MixMet Vol. 1

    • June 25, 2023

    This full-body metabolic challenge will get your heart pounding and sweat pouring with a technique called “alphabet soup.” You’ll do 4 sets of the same 5 moves, but the order will change each time. Keep your form tight and give every rep your all!

  • S01E06 Primal Movement Activation

    • June 25, 2023

    This 25-minute “activation” workout will keep you performing at your peak with primal movements that boost mobility and coordination. Use it as a warm-up before scheduled workouts or between them on rest days to help accelerate your recovery.

Season 2

  • S02E01 EMOM Circuit; Chest & Back

    • June 25, 2023

    This week’s EMOM targets your upper body with four moves that will leave your chest and back begging for mercy. Then, you’ll double down with a targeted strength/plyo superset to boost strength and power. Keep chopping wood!

  • S02E02 Tempo Strength; Shoulders

    • June 25, 2023

    This workout might focus on your shoulders, but you’ll see the results all over. Varying your lifting pace/tempo helps maximize the challenge—and your gains—followed by an 8-minute AMRAP. Stick to Amoila’s lead, maintain good form, and give every rep your all.

  • S02E03 Burnout; Legs

    • June 25, 2023

    Cook your quads and sculpt your glutes with some of Amoila’s favorite moves for targeting your lower half. Since it’s leg day, he also has a special “3-1-3” drill and primal movement finisher in store. Hands on bell!

  • S02E04 Hot Start; Arms & Flow

    • June 25, 2023

    The combination of strength and cardio moves in today’s workout will smoke your upper body—especially your arms—while burning body fat all over. You’ll also perform a primal flow that tests your stamina while helping you build muscular endurance.

  • S02E05 MixMet Vol. 2

    • June 25, 2023

    It’s time for another serving of “alphabet soup.” You’ll do the same moves as Vol. 1, but each set is now 5 minutes instead of 6. The result: less rest and more burn. Grab your weights and have a towel and water bottle handy—it’s go time.

  • S02E06 Joint Mobilization

    • June 25, 2023

    Enhancing joint mobility is the key to unlocking greater strength, because it allows you to express your strength through a greater range of motion—and this 25-minute session proves it. Breathe deeply and follow Amoila’s cues to optimize your results.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Hot Start; Chest & Back

    • June 25, 2023

    Presses, rows, pullovers, and slams await you in this comprehensive upper-body workout, so grab your weights and a towel (yes, a towel!) to build head-turning muscle. You’ll finish with primal movements that enhance mobility and strength from head to toe.

  • S03E02 Burnout; Shoulders

    • June 25, 2023

    This targeted workout consists of five strength exercises that will work your shoulders from every angle, improving definition, power, and strength. Test your stability learning scorpion reach!

  • S03E03 Tempo Strength; Legs

    • June 25, 2023

    It’s leg day again, but this time, you’ll focus on the muscles of your posterior chain, especially your hams and glutes. An 8-minute AMRAP and a final 3-1-3 drill will make sure you work your lower half hard enough to see eye-popping results.

  • S03E04 EMOM Circuit; Arms & Flow

    • June 25, 2023

    Today, it’s all about your arms, starting with wrist mobilization to prepare you for a 12-minute EMOM that will work your bis, tris, and forearms, as well as your chest and core. Finish with a primal flow that builds endurance, agility, and coordination.

  • S03E05 MixMet Vol. 3

    • June 25, 2023

    You know the drill, but Amoila keeps the challenge fresh with five sets of exercises instead of four. It’s the perfect opportunity to gauge your progress and celebrate how far you’ve come!

  • S03E06 Full Body Foam Rolling

    • June 25, 2023

    Enhance your performance and improve your mobility with this full-body foam rolling (i.e., “myofascial release”) session. You can stack it onto a regular workout or perform it any time your body needs a little extra TLC.

Season 4

  • S04E01 Primal Movement Activation

    • June 25, 2023

    This 25-minute “activation” workout will keep you performing at your peak with primal movements that boost mobility and coordination. Use it as a warm-up before scheduled workouts or between them on rest days to help accelerate your recovery.

  • S04E02 Primal Movement Flow

    • June 25, 2023

    Primal movements are part of most workouts in CHOP WOOD CARRY WATER, but in this half-hour session, they are the workout. Amoila will break down the moves step-by-step so you feel confident to flow through it freely and master it. You’ll love how light, agile, and strong you feel!

  • S04E03 Joint Mobilization

    • June 25, 2023

    Enhancing joint mobility is the key to unlocking greater strength, because it allows you to express your strength through a greater range of motion—and this 25-minute session proves it. Breathe deeply and follow Amoila’s cues to optimize your results.

  • S04E04 Full Body Foam Rolling

    • June 25, 2023

    Enhance your performance and improve your mobility with this full-body foam rolling (i.e., “myofascial release”) session. You can stack it onto a regular workout or perform it any time your body needs a little extra TLC.

  • S04E05 MixMet Vol. 4

    • June 25, 2023

    You’re fitter and stronger than ever, which is why Amoila picks up the pace in this final MixMet workout. You’ll have just four minutes per set to complete all of your reps of all five exercises. Be proud and move with greatness.