The Protean Method programs
Four pathways. One adaptable Method.
Foundations, Core, Thrive and Elite are four pathways within one Method. Each meets a different level of experience, capacity and need. Start where you are now, then move between pathways as your training goals and life change.
Find where you fit
The right pathway depends on where you are now, not on where you think you should be.
Protean Foundations
Your entry or restart pathway.
Start or restart with approachable strength training, better movement and the consistency to build from.
- Best for
- Starting, restarting or rebuilding consistency
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Schedule
- Two full-body sessions per week, with an optional third session
- Session length
- Approximately 35 to 50 minutes
- Equipment
- Kettlebells or dumbbells and resistance bands
$97 one-time, lifetime accessor included in membership
About FoundationsProtean Core
The next progression.
Build structured, progressive strength and the capacity to train consistently.
- Best for
- Building structured, progressive strength
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Schedule
- Three strength sessions per week, with an optional fourth session
- Session length
- Approximately 45 to 60 minutes
- Equipment
- Kettlebells or dumbbells, resistance bands and a bench or stable elevated surface, with home and gym substitutions
$127 one-time, lifetime accessor included in membership
About CoreProtean Thrive
The everyday athlete.
Train as an everyday athlete with strength, power, mobility, conditioning and movement variety.
- Best for
- Developing complete everyday athleticism
- Length
- 12 weeks
- Schedule
- Three primary sessions per week, with optional conditioning, mobility and recovery work
- Session length
- Approximately 50 to 65 minutes
- Equipment
- Kettlebells or dumbbells, resistance bands, a bench or box and open movement space. A trap bar and barbell are used for certain exercises, with substitutions provided
$147 one-time, lifetime accessor included in membership
About ThriveProtean Elite
The highest-level pathway.
Train toward a specific purpose with advanced programming, performance-focused cycles and intentional recovery.
- Best for
- Experienced trainees ready for advanced, performance-focused programming
- Length
- Eight sequential training cycles
- Schedule
- Four strength sessions and two active-recovery sessions completed over an 8- or 10-day cycle
- Session length
- Approximately 60 to 75 minutes for strength sessions and 20 to 30 minutes for active-recovery sessions
- Equipment
- Full gym access
$177 one-time, lifetime accessor included in membership
About EliteOne membership. Every pathway.
Members receive all four programs. Use the Protean Compass and the descriptions above to choose where to begin, then move between pathways whenever your experience, goals or training needs change.
Join the Membership
All four pathways, the Protean Community, the Member Library, quarterly Train With Coach Andy programming, and additional member programming and resources added over time.
$29 monthly or $249 annually, after a 7-day free trial.
Start Your 7-Day Free TrialBuy one pathway
Lifetime access to a single program, no subscription. Yours permanently, whether or not you ever join the membership.
From $97 one-time, priced per program.
Choose a programStill deciding where you fit?
The Protean Compass is a free, short set of questions that points you toward the pathway matching your current experience, goals and needs. No fitness test, no pass or fail. A clearer starting point, without the guesswork.
Take the Protean Compass