June 28th, 2025
Dear Fitness Enthusiast,
Some people lift weights.
Some people run marathons.
And then there are those special few who do The Spartan300 Challenge.
The Spartan300 is a physically challenging and anaerobic test of pure willpower that separates the strong from the weak, the driven from the lazy, and warriors from “wannabe” fitness enthusiasts.
For the past decade, I (Alex Mandossian) have chosen to step into this battle of will and effort to beat my best times from the year before.
300 reps. No breaks. No excuses.
Here’s what I (Alex Mandossian) am up against:
No stopping. No shortcuts. Just pure GRIT … and indisputable INTENSITY!
But this isn’t just about proving that I can do it. I decided to push my limits to raise money for Genius Recovery, Joe Polish’s mission to help those who battle with their addictions to reclaim their lives faster, better, and with human effort.
Please understand: Genius Recovery isn’t just about addiction, it’s about Recovery. It’s about Addiction recovery. Emotional recovery.
Mental Health recovery. Financial recovery. Career recovery. And let’s not forget Physical recovery from workouts.
FACT: When it comes to getting lean and more fit, your “Recovery Time” is just as important (if not even more critical to your success) as your “Workout Time.”
Now, here’s where YOU can come in …
As I (Alex) put myself to the test, I want you to put your pocketbook on the line.
Deal?
Your PayPal will show Heritage House Media, Inc. but 100% of proceeds goes to Genius Recovery!
And if you just believe in the cause — or want to see me push myself even harder — you can donate whatever dollar amount you want right now … more (or less) than the three recommended donations I’ve established above.
Because this isn’t about just cheering from the sidelines. This is about stepping up.
It’s True: Addiction claims many lives. Genius Recovery saves them.
So, every single dollar you donate to our cause fuels our fight against addiction. Sounds fair, doesn’t it?
So, what do you say? Are you in?
Because you’ve made it this far, you’re not just another spectator. You are a DOER. You don’t just watch others push limits — you are capable pushing your own limits.
Wouldn’t you agree?
If that’s you, then here’s the deal: I (Alex Mandossian) am willing to train you!
I will guide you through the exact same Spartan300 Challenge and show you how to build your strength, expand your endurance, and maximize your mindset to crush it.
If you want in, let me know, okay?
Let’s do this,
Alex Mandossian
(On behalf of Genius Recovery)
P.S. This is bigger than just one guy (me) doing a 300-rep challenge. This is about creating a movement of strength, resilience, and contribution.
So, whether you donate, train, or just share this with someone who needs it — you’re a part of something that changes lives!
If you’re ready to step up and take on the Spartan 300 Challenge, I’ve got your back.
This workout isn’t just about raw strength—it’s about power, endurance, breath control, and mental toughness.
Most people train the traditional way … but neither YOU nor I are willing to settle for that.
YOU and I are open and willing to go beyond average and dominate the clock. We need uncommon elite strategies, right?
And that’s why I decided to reveal these five training methods that will give us an edge in our personal training and professional life.
Tapita training is a hybrid approach that alternates between high-resistance strength work and endurance conditioning.
Cool down with 0 degrees angle at 3 mph for 2-3 mins until your pulse decreases below 130 bpm.
This high-intensity method teaches your body to recover quickly and sustain power output deep into the workout.
It’s also a great metaphor on how to lead your professional life with intense spurts followed by calming “recovery” sessions as delineated above.
Most people gas out because they don’t know how to breathe under stress.
Hypoxic breathing is training your body to perform with limited oxygen, making your endurance unstoppable.
Your lungs, your heart, and your muscles will learn to work with less air, so when you hit the Spartan300, you’ll feel in control—not breathless.
FUN FACT: If you had an identical twin and both of you worked out for 30 days with the same weights, the same training sequences, even the same professional trainer … the twin who applies Hypoxic Breathing to their work sessions will be fitter after the 30-day period!
Most training only focuses on movement, but holding static positions under tension builds a level of endurance most people don’t tap into.
This method trains stability under stress, so you don’t fatigue and break form halfway through the challenge. And most importantly, Isometric Fatigue toughens your muscles!
Slowing down the lowering phase of a movement builds maximal strength without burning out your nervous system.
This makes you stronger AND more explosive, so when you do the Spartan300 at full speed, you’ll be a machine that never seems slow down!
Most people overlook recovery, but contrast showers speed up muscle repair, reduce soreness, and train your body to handle stress better.
Whether you recover with contrast showers or cold plunges, recovery is what gives more impact to the uncommon training tips we covered above.
You’ll feel fresher, recover faster, and reduce injury risk—so you can train harder, more often.
If we had more time here, I’d list a bunch of other Recovery practices because I typically dedicate as much time with my Recovery as I do with my training.
So, for every 90 minutes of training, I dedicate myself to at least 90 minutes of Recovery time.
Your commitment to Recovery can also include low-intensity activities such as walking, yoga, hiking, mobility works, and even short hikes. Active hydration is critically important, which means you drink water before your thirsty.
Nutrition is also a “big rock” in the Recovery jar. Personally, I prefer a paleo diet. I’ll go keto from time to time. For my body, I prefer lots of protein grams and lots of fat grams. I eat most my carbs at night before bedtime.
Carbs make me sleep better. But your body may require more carbs throughout the day. The only way to figure it out is to test it out.
Daily fasting is a form of Recovery. I typically don’t eat after 7pm and my first meal in the morning is at 10am. That means, I give my gut a break for 15 hours each day.
I don’t know if you’d be willing to do it, but not enough dieticians talk about “intestinal fatigue” and how it can impact your mood and energy throughout the day!
Quality sleep shouldn’t be something you’re unfamiliar with. Yet, most people ask, “How much sleep is ideal?” My answer is NOT “It depends” – like most professional trainers say.
My answer is: Do whatever it takes to get 7-9 hours of restful sleep to allow muscle repair, growth hormone release, and overall recovery.
Massage, pliability training (look it up on ChatGPT), foam rolling, and red-light therapy are other Recovery methods I utilize to get more fit … faster, better, and with less injury.
I want you to read that previous sentence again. Recovery – not workouts – are what allow me to get more fit … faster, better, and with less injury. Period. Case closed!
Tapita training is a hybrid approach that alternates between high-resistance strength work and endurance conditioning.
Cool down with 0 degrees angle at 3 mph for 2-3 mins until your pulse decreases below 130 bpm.
This high-intensity method teaches your body to recover quickly and sustain power output deep into the workout.
It’s also a great metaphor on how to lead your professional life with intense spurts followed by calming “recovery” sessions as delineated above.
Most people gas out because they don’t know how to breathe under stress.
Hypoxic breathing is training your body to perform with limited oxygen, making your endurance unstoppable.
Your lungs, your heart, and your muscles will learn to work with less air, so when you hit the Spartan300, you’ll feel in control—not breathless.
FUN FACT: If you had an identical twin and both of you worked out for 30 days with the same weights, the same training sequences, even the same professional trainer … the twin who applies Hypoxic Breathing to their work sessions will be fitter after the 30-day period!
Most training only focuses on movement, but holding static positions under tension builds a level of endurance most people don’t tap into.
This method trains stability under stress, so you don’t fatigue and break form halfway through the challenge. And most importantly, Isometric Fatigue toughens your muscles!
Slowing down the lowering phase of a movement builds maximal strength without burning out your nervous system.
This makes you stronger AND more explosive, so when you do the Spartan300 at full speed, you’ll be a machine that never seems slow down!
Most people overlook recovery, but contrast showers speed up muscle repair, reduce soreness, and train your body to handle stress better.
Whether you recover with contrast showers or cold plunges, recovery is what gives more impact to the uncommon training tips we covered above.
You’ll feel fresher, recover faster, and reduce injury risk—so you can train harder, more often.
If we had more time here, I’d list a bunch of other Recovery practices because I typically dedicate as much time with my Recovery as I do with my training.
So, for every 90 minutes of training, I dedicate myself to at least 90 minutes of Recovery time.
Your commitment to Recovery can also include low-intensity activities such as walking, yoga, hiking, mobility works, and even short hikes. Active hydration is critically important, which means you drink water before your thirsty.
Nutrition is also a “big rock” in the Recovery jar. Personally, I prefer a paleo diet. I’ll go keto from time to time. For my body, I prefer lots of protein grams and lots of fat grams. I eat most my carbs at night before bedtime.
Carbs make me sleep better. But your body may require more carbs throughout the day. The only way to figure it out is to test it out.
Daily fasting is a form of Recovery. I typically don’t eat after 7pm and my first meal in the morning is at 10am. That means, I give my gut a break for 15 hours each day.
I don’t know if you’d be willing to do it, but not enough dieticians talk about “intestinal fatigue” and how it can impact your mood and energy throughout the day!
Quality sleep shouldn’t be something you’re unfamiliar with. Yet, most people ask, “How much sleep is ideal?” My answer is NOT “It depends” – like most professional trainers say.
My answer is: Do whatever it takes to get 7-9 hours of restful sleep to allow muscle repair, growth hormone release, and overall recovery.
Massage, pliability training (look it up on ChatGPT), foam rolling, and red-light therapy are other Recovery methods I utilize to get more fit … faster, better, and with less injury.
I want you to read that previous sentence again. Recovery – not workouts – are what allow me to get more fit … faster, better, and with less injury. Period. Case closed!
Now that you’ve got the tools, are you ready to push your limits?
This isn’t just about fitness—it’s about proving to yourself that you can show up, suffer, and win. This is YOUR time. And YOUR time is NOW!
Join me in the Spartan300 Challenge and let’s raise money for Genius Recovery while we test our limits at the same time!
[Please Support Genius Recovery with the Spartan300 Challenge]
Your PayPal will show Heritage House Media, Inc. but 100% of proceeds goes to Genius Recovery!