The last intelligent, joint-healthy, hardcore training program you’ll ever need.
FHT has been called “the program from hell” and is trusted by the industry’s top fitness experts, elite athletes, and thousands of people worldwide.
What if you could finally break through ANY plateau and build a stronger, more muscular body—even if you have annoying injuries?
What if instead of waiting to “start over” again next Monday (or next month), you could start making progress today?
For the first time ever, I’ve distilled my 15+ years of research and testing into one highly-effective hardcore program.
It’s called Functional Hypertrophy Training Plus (FHT+).
Functional Hypertrophy Training was designed specifically for people who want to gain muscle, lose fat, and build strength faster than ever before—while bulletproofing their body from injury and overtraining for the long run.
With FHT, I take a hybrid approach to make you more muscular, leaner, stronger, faster, and more powerful, without sacrificing your joints or mobility. You can get the body you want while hitting your PR’s AND reversing the trend of injury and aging.
This program is hardcore in all the right ways. With high reps and high density training — it’ll take your heart-rate to over 200, leave your muscles burning, and take away your breath: but it’s done intelligently.
You’ll be cursing Dr. John during your workout, but you’ll find you recover quickly and finish your workouts feeling strong and accomplished. (Instead of feeling like your joints hurt and you got the crap kicked out of you.)
No more stalled progress. No more “winging it at the gym”. No more waiting for everything to be perfect to make progress.
With FHT, you’re ensuring your best body is still ahead of you…
Even if you already “know” what to do – and just need help doing it
Even if it’s been awhile since you were consistent.
Even if you have annoying aches and pains that you need to work around.
Hear it from the people who have crushed FHT already…
“It’s certain you will be in good hands and see the results you’re working for.”
“Making the decision to invest in a coach can be a challenging choice, but with John it’s certain you will be in good hands and see the results you’re working for!”
Kalli Youngstrom,
IFBB Pro Figure Athlete
“This is no cheap gimmick.”
“Having gotten back into fitness at 40 and getting the lifting bug at 42, it was important to me to find something that would interest me, challenge me and allow me to make gains while minimizing risk of injury. Dr. Rusin’s Functional Hypertrophy Program delivers all of that and then some. Lifts improve and techniques improve, but intellectually, one’s perspective will be blown wide open by Dr. Rusin’s exercise selections, sets and reps schemes the progressions he incorporates. This is no cheap gimmick. It’s professional level programming, and Dr. Rusin’s encourages exercise substitutions in order to tailor to his client’s needs.”
David R., USA
“I’m approaching 41 years old and am in the best shape of my life”
“January 2nd I was not in my best shape. Diet was off, injuries, little sleep due to work and baby. Now (5 months later) I’m approaching 41 years old and am in the best shape of my life. Dr. Rusin has changed the way I train and the way I think about training. Can’t imagine doing any other programmes. Let’s see where I can get by 45!”
Nick H., UK
“Thanks for a program that is rectifying all the imbalances that I ignored”
“The girl on the left was doing 6+hrs of cardio a week, 8 hours of lifting /week, on top of working a full time job and the regular life duties of being a mom of two wife. I was EXHAUSTED… My body begged for reprieve, but I just had to keep grinding. The girl on the right (from this am), couldn’t stop smiling after doing sprints to finish off lower body hyper. My body FUNCTIONS now, so some HIIT is a celebration, not a punishment. Thanks for a program that is helping to rectify all the imbalances that I ignored. Thanks for a program that focuses on quality of movement, so we can all become beasts in the gym!”
Tiffany,
Mom of two, Figure athlete
“He has influenced not only my own training, but the work I do with clients.”
“I’ve found one ongoing problem in the clinical industry is a detachment from proper strength and conditioning directives to help accelerate a proper rehab process. Dr. John Rusin bridges this gap in a very comprehensive way. His information hits home for me. He has influenced not only my own training, but the work I do with clients. I constantly recommend his work as a reliable resource for actionable training information.”
Lee Boyce,
Strength Coach, Internationally published fitness writer
Get access to my 1-on-1 Level Training Without the 1-on-1 Cost
We spent years developing and using Functional Hypertrophy Training to give YOU access to the same type of training that we’ve used to consistently get unbelievable results with our one-on-one clients.
When you join and become a member of the Team, you’ll get access to a group of athletes that train just as hard as you do, and a coaching staff, led by yours truly, that will push you to reach your goals.
Don’t get me wrong, you’ll still have to put in the work, but it’s never been easier to get access to some of the world’s best coaching, training and nutritional plans, for just a small monthly fee.
We’ll show you what to do and how to do it too.
HOLIDAY SALE: 50% OFF Annual Memberships. Use Code “FHTPLUS”
Exclusive Hypertrophy Workouts
Join our Revolutionized Functional Hypertrophy programming IN-APP today.
Customize your schedule! Gain instant access to 3-7 days of mixed-modal training per week.
This unique program includes a mix of powerlifting, bodybuilding, functional training, HIIT, cardio, recovery, prehab and more to have you building muscle, losing fat AND staying healthy.
There’s no better path to help you look, feel and function your best…
FHT+ is Live
Join our Revolutionized Functional Hypertrophy programming IN-APP today.
Access 3-7 days of mixed-modal training per week.
This unique program includes a mix of powerlifting, bodybuilding, functional training, HIIT, cardio, recovery, pre-hab and more.
There’s no better path to help you shred.
PLUS Custom Nutrition Plans
Cookie cutter meal plans are BS. And that’s why I’ve added THREE fully customizable nutrition plans as part of every FHT+ membership.
You’ll be able to develop an individualized nutrition plan specific to your individual needs and goals with our process. For building muscle, losing fat OR achieving both simultaneously (my favorite).
Need help determining what nutrition approach is BEST for you and your goals? You’ll have access to our coaching team 24/7 for full guidance, programming and support.
And adding a nutrition plan as smart as functional as your training plan with FHT+ is how our members achieve game changing results for strength AND hypertrophy…
Free Custom Nutrition Plan
Cookie cutter meal plans are BS.
And that’s why I’ve added a fully customizable nutrition plan as part of every SHRED membership. You’ll be able to develop a nutrition plan specific to your individual needs with our process.
And more importantly, matching your nutritional program to SHRED training for game changing results for strength AND shred…
Build Muscle, Get Strong, Lose Fat
The real “magic” of FHT+ is in the programming.
You’ll get more done in less time, AND ensure that you’re training optimally for building muscle, burning fat and improving health and longevity.
Each session will sprinkle power, strength, hypertrophy, conditioning AND prehab work to get maximal work done in minimal time, all sessions under 60 minutes using simple gym equipment.
You’ll move prepare like a boss, move powerfully like an athlete, go heavy, get a pump AND chase heart rate work. Perfect for those who want it all…
Build Muscle & Strength WHILE Losing Fat
The magic of Functional SHRED is in the programming.
Each session will sprinkle power, strength, hypertrophy, conditioning AND prehab work to get maximal work done in minimal time, all sessions under 60 minutes.
You’ll move prepare like a boss, move powerfully like an athlete, go heavy, get a pump AND chase heart rate work. Perfect for those who want it all…
Bulletproof Against Pain & Injuries
No program of mine would be complete without a strong emphasis on intelligent injury prevention and a HEALTH forward programming approach. As our goal is to make every FHT+ member a 1%’er…
Sure, you’ll achieve world class results with FHT+ (if you put in the work) but you’ll also rebuild your body, improve your health AND revolutionize the way you look, feel and function FOREVER.
And I along with my full time FHT+ staff will work our asses off to ensure this is hands down the best decision you’ve ever made for your fitness, health and wellness…
You’ll have expert support, guidance and accountability all along the way. Pushing you to achieve the unthinkable with your health and performance. As your results are my reputation.
Get Healthy Stay Healthy
No program of mine would be complete without a strong emphasis on intelligent injury prevention and a HEALTH forward programming approach.
Sure, you’ll achieve world class results with SHRED (if you put in the work) but you’ll also rebuild your body, improve your health AND revolutionize the way you look, feel and function FOREVER.
Health comes before performance to achieve BOTH.
Program & App Features
Access to your coaches
I, alongside our full time coaching staff, am creating each week of training in real-time, answering questions on the message boards and private support, and we’re here to give you a spot.
Movement Demos
We’ve filmed every movement, exercise and drill that we’ll ask you to perform throughout the training session so that you know what to do and how to do it. Watch and learn.
Programming 3-7 days/week
Get access to daily warm-ups, strength, conditioning, recovery, mobility, and much more on your own schedule. You decide how many days to train, and we’ll be there to guide.
Detailed, expert instruction
Beyond just sets and reps, we’ll give you all the details and instructions you need to execute the training each day. The detail of these coaching notes is a massive value add to FHT+.
Custom Nutrition Planning
We’ve added 3 fully customizable nutrition programming options for building muscle, burning fat OR achieving both simultaneously. Our coaches will help guide your nutrition for optimal results alongside training.
Delivered through TrainHeroic
We’ve partnered with the best tech in training so you have real-time access to your training, your progress, your teammates, and your coaching staff. Log your workouts, message your coaches and train with the team.
Program & App Features
Access to your coaches
Our coaching staff is creating each week of training in real-time, answering questions on the message boards, and we’re here to give you a spot.
Movement Demos
We’ve filmed every movement that we’ll ask you to perform throughout the training session so that you know what to do and how to do it.
Programming 7 days/week
Get access to daily warm-ups, strength, conditioning, recovery, mobility, and much more!
Detailed, expert instruction
Beyond just sets and reps, we’ll give you all the details and instructions you need to execute the training each day.
Committed Teammates
The days of training alone are over. Even if you’re training by yourself in your gym or garage, you have hundreds of FST teammates training with you.
Delivered through TrainHeroic
We’ve partnered with the best tech in training so you have real-time access to your training, your progress, your teammates, and your coaching staff.
The fitness expert other fitness experts come to for help…
Hi, I’m Dr. John Rusin.
I’ve built the reputation of being the strength and performance coach that other fitness experts come to for help.
Most programs assume people are in perfect condition before they start. But I know most people have been coached improperly or have something to work around.
So the way I approach things is different: My programs are reverse-engineered to keep clients from getting hurt AND to maximize their strength and performance.
And this program is the best I’ve ever created.
“I gained 10 pounds while dropping to 10% body fat.”
“I gained 10 pounds while dropping to 10% body fat. But I was even happier that I was able to stick with a program and finish it.”
Derek K., USA
“I’ve been very happy with the results from training on the FHT program”
“I’m extremely selective when choosing a training program for myself, but John and his work definitely fit the bill in an overwhelming fashion here. I’ve been very happy with the results from training on the FHT program, from the incredibly detailed coaching notes he provides to the exercise video tutorials and personal touch. This program is loaded with helpful information and content. FHT gives you the necessary toolbox to train hard in the gym and recover intelligently in between sessions. I give this program my highest recommendation.”
Matthew Ibrahim,
Founder of Movement Resilience
“I have been able to stay injury free while competing at my highest level of all time.”
“What truly set Dr. John Rusin apart was his deep understanding and passion for my training after my injury had healed in order to prevent future injuries and keep my competing at the highest level possible. With Dr. John, I have been able to stay injury free while competing at my highest level of all time.”
Kelly Hooper,
Ironman 2015 All-World Athlete
“This photo is just after just two weeks on the FHT program.”
“Dr. John Rusin is unmatched when it comes to building muscle for longevity and orthopedic health. If you want a better physique while decreasing nagging aches and pains and risk of injury, John is the man to follow. Having followed John’s programming personally, I can attest to both its effectiveness in both looking better and feeling great. This photo is after just two weeks on the FHT program. John is truly at the forefront of his field.”
Dr.Ryan DeBell, M.S., D.C
Founder, The Movement Fix.
“… I started to give up on the thought of ever getting my pre-pregnancy bod back… FHT was just what I needed”
“After having my second baby, I started to give up on the thought of ever getting my pre-pregnancy bod back. Fortunately, FHT was just what I needed. Following a program that was laid out for me took away any doubts and any thinking, all I needed to do was show up and train. I set aside an hour a day, between 3-5 days a week, followed the training schedule and nutrition advice & I quickly started to see results and feel better. FHT helped me be a better mom to my 2 little boys, a better wife and a better me!”
Sara Colombo,
Mom of Two
“I wanted to grow and develop quality strength and size while simultaneously retaining my athleticism. It is possible with FHT”
“After retiring from almost a decade in professional baseball, I wanted to grow and develop quality strength and size while simultaneously retaining my athleticism. I wasn’t sure it was possible all at once until Dr. John’s FHT was released which grabbed my attention in an industry full of programs right away. I can truly say with the utmost confidence that this program is excellent for folks of varying experience levels, and ideal for anyone looking to be a stronger, better looking, and better moving human being.
Chad Rodgers,
Former Professional Baseball Player, Human Performance Coach
“I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a challenge. I’m very happy with my progress and you will be too.”
“I knew I didn’t have the energy to plan my own workouts and just wanted to follow a program by someone I can trust—Dr. John Rusin was that trusted someone. I have been following his work for quite some time now, so when the opportunity came to give his FHT program a try, it was a no brainer. Given John’s knowledge and background in sports performance, fitness, and rehabilitation, his program offers a nice blend of strength training protocols and recovery methods to help you train pain-free. I’m very happy with my progress and you will be too.”
Johnny Tea,
Strength Coach/ Manual Therapist
“John has kept me at the top of my game, brought me back from debilitating injuries and taught me a lot along the way.””
“Dr. John has played a pivotal roll in my performance throughout my playing years and now into my new physical challenges as an executive. His impressive mastery of the human body and its movements create the perfect environment for health, performance and overall wellness. From strength training to physical therapy, John has kept me at the top of my game, brought me back from debilitating injuries and taught me a lot along the way.”
Mark Prior,
MLB All-Star
The fitness expert other fitness experts come to for help.
Hi, I’m Dr. John Rusin.
I’ve built the reputation of being the strength and performance coach that other fitness experts come to for help
Most programs assume people are in perfect condition before they start. But I know most people have been coached improperly or have something to work around.
So the way I approach things is different: My programs are reverse-engineered to keep clients from getting hurt AND to maximize their strength and performance.
And this program is the best I’ve ever created.
The Biggest and Best Strength Training Resource in the World
“I added 12 pounds of muscle and crushed my lifetime PR’s in the squat, bench, and deadlift by 60-70 pounds while staying pain-free!”
Charley Gould“All of my personal best lifts have gone up. That’s saying a lot coming from a beat up 39-year old lifter.”
Jeff Andres“I went from barely being able to walk straight to having full functional movement and breaking PR’s pain-free.”
Jason Erickson“I gained 10lbs of muscle and maintained my body fat”
Justin Farnsworth“Not only am I stronger than ever, but I feel healthier today than I have ever been in my life.”
Luis Huete“I’ve felt so much stronger and more confident that I completed my first marathon!”
Dace Kime“I’m benching 50-pounds heavier, pain-free, and I’m still going up!”
Becky Petterson“Deadlifting over 250 pounds without PAIN. This is huge for me!”
Ashlee Szabo“It’s crazy how much stronger and more resilient I feel.”
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Is Functional Hypertrophy Training right for me?
You’ll almost never hear someone in my industry say this: My training programs aren’t appropriate for everyone.
There are hundreds of Instagram “fitness experts” out there who will sell a program to anyone who wants one — but I’m not interested in appealing to someone who reads one article on some obscure bodybuilding blog and decides he’s ready for an “advanced” program.
Instead, the people who follow my programs are serious about building muscle and strength in the most intelligent way possible—without getting plagued by injuries or burning out from overtraining.
So who is Functional Hypertrophy Training for—and who is it not for?
FHT+ is right for you if:
You love to train and want to be able to do it for life.
If you want to be able to maintain your muscle, strength, and quality of movement for the rest of your life, this program was made for you.
You have some experience lifting and want to learn how to do it without getting hurt.
This program was designed for people who have some lifting experience. If you currently know how to deadlift, squat, and press without pain — this program is perfect for you. Even if you have an old annoying injury (and the go-ahead from your doctor) this program will still work for you. I believe the focus of training programs should be teaching you how to train to get results—without getting hurt again.
You want a step-by-step program that improves performance (even outside of the gym).
I believe that training in the gym should always improve your performance outside of the gym. Whether that’s being able to keep-up with your kids, or competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Triathlons. If you want a program that enhances your other hobbies and daily life – this is for you.
FHT+ is NOT right for you if:
You’ve never lifted weights before.
Look, I believe investing in your training and health is a smart move. That said, if you’ve never picked up a weight and you can’t squat, press, or deadlift without pain, this program is not the place to start. I’ve created programs for beginners in order to work up to this level of training, and I’m happy to recommend one to you.
You’re looking for a quick-fix or a silver bullet—without putting in the work.
When my clients get results, they tell their family and friends, and more people find out about this approach to training. So it’s crucial to me and my business that you get results. This program will give you a body that looks and moves like never before — but only if you put in the work. Don’t buy this program if you’re looking to just collect another training program.
You’ve been recently injured and haven’t gotten the go-ahead for your doctor.
When my clients get results, they tell their family and friends, and more people find out about this approach to training. So it’s crucial to me and my business that you get results. This program will give you a body that looks and moves like never before — but only if you put in the work. Don’t buy this program if you’re looking to just collect another training program.
Where will your body be 12 weeks from now?
Whenever a new client comes into my gym and tries to decide if coaching is right for them, I like to ask them one simple question: If the next three months are anything like the last three months, what does your future look like?
If we want the results to be different, we have to do something differently.
To work with my staff and I directly for three months costs my personal training clients over $4,000. A three-month program written by me alone can cost upwards of $2,000… but I don’t just want to work with elite athletes. I want to help the people who have the most to gain from my 10+ years of research and gym tested methods…
… I want to help YOU gain muscle fast.
… I want to help YOU overcome old injuries and annoying pain.
… I want to help YOU get fired up to get into the gym and crush some weights.
Got some more questions?
The Functional Shred Training is Dr. John Rusin’s first and ONLY ongoing monthly membership training platform featuring brand new innovative, effective and progressive programming each and every week. All programming through FST is delivered through the TrainHeroic app so you can track your progress.
FST utilizes simple staple equipment (no specialty machines, chains or setups) but can also be customized to utilize whatever equipment you have at your disposal. It’s recommended that you have a barbell, dumbbells, bands and a rack as a minimum for equipment.
Yes! Every Functional Shred Member gets exclusive access to the in-app message boards to ask questions, drop videos, interact with other members and MORE. Diet, lifestyle, recovery, you name it! Everything will be covered and coached right inside of the app.
Every FST programming week will be laid out with 7 potential training days. BUT, based on your schedule and goals, you can customize the number of days YOU train per week anywhere from 1-7 days per week. Each FST workout is approximately 60-minutes. Get in, get results, and get out.
Your Functional Shred programming will be delivered each and every week directly to your profile on the app. You’ll get push notifications as reminders of the new week ahead. Complete with training days, coaching notes and video demos, you’ll know exactly what’s coming so you can focus on training for RESULTS.
Functional Shred is an ongoing membership that evolves with you.. Functional Shred is NOT a stagnant 12-week training program (like FHT, FPT etc) but rather offers a new training block every 4 weeks so that you can have time to learn, improve, and PUSH the limits for every training block.
It’s EASY! Click the “sign up” button above and choose your membership option (either monthly or annually). From there, you will get immediate access to your account on TrainHeroic, complete with the week’s training, message boards, movement demos, and more!
Yes! You can cancel your membership at any time, all from within the app, and with no questions asked.
The last intelligent, joint-healthy, hardcore training program you’ll ever need.
Take one small step today toward ensuring your best body is ahead of you.
Maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve gotten a workout in that actually felt good. Where you performed better than you expected. When you left feeling like you accomplished something.
Chances are you’ve tried doing this on your own before. Now it’s time to try it with someone who has helped thousands of other people go further than they ever thought possible.
If you’re ready to look, feel, and perform at your best — I’m here to help.
The next step is up to you.
Hope to see you in the program,
