Hey brother — welcome to Dad Strong HQ. Before I throw programming at you, I need to understand WHERE you're starting from.
Drop your answers in the comments below. Go through each one — the more honest you are, the better I can help you.
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1️⃣ CURRENT FITNESS LEVEL (1–10)
1 = Starting from scratch / haven't exercised in months
5 = Exercise sometimes but no real consistency
10 = Training regularly and feeling strong
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2️⃣ HOW OFTEN ARE YOU TRAINING RIGHT NOW?
→ 0 days/week (just getting started)
→ 1–2 days/week
→ 3–4 days/week
→ 5+ days/week
Also: how long are your sessions? (15 / 30 / 45 / 60+ min)
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3️⃣ WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU HAVE ACCESS TO?
→ Home gym (dumbbells, barbell, rack, etc.)
→ Commercial gym membership
→ Bodyweight only / minimal equipment
→ Mix of both
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4️⃣ HOW ARE YOUR NUTRITION HABITS RIGHT NOW?
→ Dialed in (eating clean, tracking, protein priority)
→ Pretty good but inconsistent
→ Chaotic — I eat whatever is around
→ Fast food / grab-and-go most days
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5️⃣ TELL ME ABOUT YOUR FAMILY SITUATION
How many kids and what ages? Married/partnered? Who handles most of the parenting load? Your training plan needs to fit YOUR life — not some influencer's.
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6️⃣ WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK?
→ Desk job / sitting most of the day
→ Physical labor / on my feet all day
→ Mix of both
→ Work from home
What time does your workday typically start? This helps me find your best training window.
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7️⃣ HOW PRESENT ARE YOU AS A DAD RIGHT NOW? (1–10)
1 = Physically there but mentally checked out
5 = Decent but get distracted / stressed often
10 = Fully locked in and present with my kids
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8️⃣ WHAT IS YOUR #1 GOAL RIGHT NOW?
→ Lose body fat / get leaner
→ Build strength / get stronger
→ Fix chronic pain or improve posture
→ Get more energy for my family
→ Build a consistent routine that actually sticks
→ All of the above (we've got you)
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9️⃣ WHAT'S THE ONE THING YOU MOST WANT TO FIX?
→ Low back pain
→ Shoulder or neck tightness
→ Lack of energy / always tired
→ No consistency with exercise
→ Diet is a mess
→ Can't seem to build muscle
→ Something else — tell me!
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Reply below with your answers. Number them 1–9 so I can read them easily. I personally read every single one. 💪