"At 37, I look and feel better than ever - training less than I ever have." - Tyler L.

10,000+ Subscribers

GET BUILT - NOT BURNT

With just 3 hours per week in the gym

 

Persist is the online fitness plan that helps our clients lose an average of 5.5 pounds per month.

 

Build muscle and strength in less time, with fewer aches and pains.

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From "Do you even lift?" to "WHOA"

Less Time - Less Pain

"No pain no gain" might work - in your 20's. But when you have:

  • Nagging aches and pains 
  • Kids, a busy career, or aging parents 
  • Stops and starts with your fitness

You need to spend less time in the gym, not more - and get more from it.

The Built Not Burnt Blueprint

After 35, your body pays the price for punishing workouts. And even if you slog through them, it feels like your nutrition has to be perfect to see any change at all.

 

Persist helps you lose fat, build lean muscle, and heal aches and pains with the Built Not Burnt Blueprint:

  • 3 lifting days per week 
  • 60 total minutes of cardio/wk
  • 10k steps per day

So you can look like you lift, move like an athlete, and still have energy for your career, kids, and life.

How Persist Works - For Your Busy Life

1

Choose Your Lifting Days

All you need is 3 - but we have 4 and 5 day options too

2

Choose Your Cardio

Choose fun options inside the program, or plug in your own. 

3

Log Your Steps - And Feel the Difference

Track your steps right in the app - works with Apple Health.
 

Need low-equipment options? Find them in the included Persist MINIMALIST track.

Are 3 Lifting Days Enough?

Yes - if you use your time well. Here’s how Persist workouts are different:

Persist

Builds strength week after week 

Shows you where to push and when to pull back

Covers every area of your body

Warmups and built-in mobility for happy joints

Other Workouts

Random moves (and random results)

Don't tell you how hard to push 

Overwork the same areas 

Punish your joints

Designed By An Expert

Marcus Filly founded Functional Bodybuilding in 2017 after appearing 6x at the CrossFit Games. Looking for a way to heal nagging injuries and recover motivation, he combined classic bodybuilding methods with the fun of functional fitness.

Marcus has over 20 years experience as a professional athlete and coach, and has helped tens of thousands of athletes look good and move well. He currently follows the Built Not Burnt Blueprint with the 3 day Persist PUMP LIFT track.

Choose Your Plan

Get a full year of Persist for less than 6 monthly payments:

Best Results & Value

Yearly

All tracks & workshops

Mobility library

6 Week Success Checklist

Nutrition Accelerator Pack

Zero Prep Momentum Meals

30 day "feel the difference" money back guarantee

$325 $249

If you paid monthly, you’d spend $507 over 12 months.

Save $258 with the Year Pass today - use code NEW76.

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All tracks & workshops

Mobility library

$39

Billed every 28 Days

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Choose Your Plan

Get a full year of Persist for less than 6 monthly payments - and lock in the Built Not Burnt Blueprint for the next 12 months:

Best Results & Value

Yearly

All tracks & workshops

Mobility library

6 Week Success Checklist

Nutrition Accelerator Pack

Zero Prep Momentum Meals

30 day "feel the difference" money back guarantee

$325 $249

If you paid monthly, you’d spend $507 over 12 months.

Save $258 by getting the Year Pass today with code NEW76.

Start My Year

$0.68/day USD - Cancel Any Time

Monthly

All tracks & workshops

Mobility library

$39

Billed every 28 Days

14-day Free Trial

Start Trial

$1.39/day USD - Cancel Any Time

Year Pass Bonuses (Annual Only)

When you choose the Built Not Burnt Year Pass, you unlock bonuses designed to make results faster, easier, and more certain:

  • 6 Weeks to Success Checklist - Cut through overwhelm to focus on just 2-3 training or nutrition ideas per week, so you build momentum instead of second guessing.
     
  • Nutrition Accelerator Pack – 35 of the most common nutrition hang ups my 1:1 clients have had – and how to break through them – so you don’t waste another 6–12 months stuck at the same plateau.
     
  • Momentum Meals – Zero prep meal ideas and grocery lists for 100g, 150g, and 200g protein days, plus sample days and travel fixes, so you can start eating for fat loss and muscle gain this week without any prep.
     
  • Tracking Templates – The exact simple system my clients use to lose an average of 5.5 pounds per month – so you can stop obsessing over every bite and finally see the trend line move.

30 Day "Feel the Difference" Guarantee

Try Persist for up to 30 days on the Year Pass. Do the workouts. Walk more. Use the bonuses.
If you don’t feel stronger and less beat up, email us and we’ll refund your yearly pass in full - with no hoops.

9 Programs - 1 App

When Friends Say "WOW!"

FAQ

Which track should I start with?

Persist includes 4 ongoing tracks (PUMP LIFT, PUMP CONDITION, MINIMALIST, and PERFORM). Most athletes start with PUMP LIFT 3 days per week, or the FBB 101 Workshop if you're a beginner. But you can take a quick quiz in the app to find your starting place, or schedule a complimentary onboarding call to eliminate any guesswork.

How long do workouts take?

60 minutes or less for PILLARS or MINIMALIST, 60-75 minutes typically for PERFORM or PUMP. Each workout includes Short on Time notes if you need to get it in quicker. Persist also comes with the PUMP 40 workshop for 40-minute muscle-building sessions.

What equipment do I need?

MINIMALIST uses dumbbells, a bench/box, and pull-up bar, or see the bodyweight-only workshop for alternatives. The other tracks use free weights such as barbells/plates, DBs, KBs, etc. and a rower, bike, or similar alternative. Substitution info is provided. PUMP LIFT also includes machine options found at conventional gyms.

What level of athlete is this for?

Athletes who get the most out of Persist are comfortable following a written workout along with demo videos, and ask questions if they’re not sure. You’ll find a mix of muscle-building techniques like tempo, supersets, drop sets, etc. Detailed coach notes are provided, and athlete support is here to help! Persist also includes an on-ramp workshop (FBB 101) to introduce you to this style of training.

Do women do Persist?

Of course! Functional Bodybuilding welcomes participants of all genders. We also have many couples in our community. Refer a friend to include your special someone and get a discount for both of you!

What about nutrition?

Persist includes a bonus Nutrition Resource Library to teach you sustainable ways to fuel your training. No fad diets – our approach works with any eating style and is based on quantity, quality, and protein. You’ll also receive the Practical Protein Ebook for recipes and tips for getting more of the most important macro.

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