Tier 1 — Foundational Performance Stack
These are the “covers-90%” essentials. If you take only one tier, make it this one.
Simple, consistent execution beats complexity.
Why I Only Use Momentous
Momentous is one of the few supplement companies that meets elite-level standards across the board:
- NSF Certified for Sport® (used by pro & Olympic athletes)
- Transparent labeling with clinically effective doses
- No proprietary blends
- No fillers, dyes, or unnecessary stimulants
This is the foundation I build performance systems on.
Creatine Monohydrate
Why it matters:
The most researched performance supplement in existence. Improves strength, power, lean mass, and cognitive performance. Safe for long-term use, including men 40+.
Role in the system:
Tier 1 foundation for training output and long-term performance.
How I use it:
5g daily. No cycling. No loading.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Protein (Whey or Plant)
Why it matters:
Preserves lean mass, accelerates recovery, and supports hormonal health as testosterone naturally declines with age.
Role in the system:
Tier 1 foundation for hitting protein targets when whole foods fall short.
Coach note:
Food first — protein supplements fill gaps, they don’t replace meals.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
Why it matters:
Joint health, cardiovascular protection, brain function, and reduced systemic inflammation.
Role in the system:
Tier 1 foundation for longevity and recovery support.
Coach note:
This is longevity insurance.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Vitamin D3
Why it matters:
Supports testosterone, immune health, bone density, and neuromuscular function. Most indoor professionals are deficient.
Role in the system:
Tier 1 foundation for baseline health and performance.
How to choose dose:
- 2000 IU = default daily maintenance
- 5000 IU = best reserved for low sun exposure or documented deficiency (labs)
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Tier 2 — Training Day Performance
This tier improves training quality and session-to-session consistency—especially for fasted training, hot climates, and high output work.
Essential Amino Acids (EAA)
Why EAAs (not BCAAs):
EAAs directly stimulate muscle protein synthesis — especially useful for fasted training and calorie-controlled phases.
Role in the system:
Tier 2 performance support for training quality and recovery.
Best use:
Fasted morning sessions, longer sessions, or higher-volume blocks.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Electrolytes
Why they matter:
Hydration is not just water. Sodium, potassium, and magnesium directly impact strength, endurance, and mental clarity.
Role in the system:
Tier 2 performance support for training quality and resilience.
Especially important if you:
- Train in heat
- Use sauna or cold plunge
- Sweat heavily
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
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Tier 2 — Recovery & Durability Stack (40+ Advantage)
For men 40+, the limiter is often not motivation—it’s recovery capacity, sleep quality, and joint/connective tissue durability.
Magnesium (Threonate or Bisglycinate)
Why it matters:
Improves sleep quality, nervous system recovery, and cognitive performance.
Role in the system:
Tier 2 recovery foundation (sleep quality drives testosterone and training adaptation).
Coach insight:
Better sleep = better testosterone, recovery, and decision-making.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Collagen Peptides
Why it matters:
Supports tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and joint durability — critical for long-term training.
Role in the system:
Tier 2 durability support to stay pain-free and consistent.
Best practice:
Take before training with vitamin C.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Sleep Pack
Why it works:
Targets sleep latency and depth without sedatives or next-day grogginess.
Role in the system:
Tier 2 recovery accelerator when sleep quality is the bottleneck.
Performance reality:
You don’t recover from workouts — you recover from sleep.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Tier 3 — Advanced Optimization (Selective / Lab-Driven)
More supplements does not equal better results.
This tier is for targeted issues (stress load, hormone support, joint inflammation, metabolic markers) and is best used with coaching guidance or labs.
Ashwagandha
Why it matters:
Supports stress resilience and cortisol regulation—most useful during high workload periods.
Role in the system:
Tier 3 targeted support for high-stress executives.
Best for:
High stress • poor sleep despite good habits • persistent fatigue/overload
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Zinc
Why it matters:
Important for immune support and hormonal health—especially when intake is low.
Role in the system:
Tier 3 corrective support (best when deficiency is likely or confirmed).
Coach note:
Not a “testosterone booster” for everyone—use intentionally.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Curcumin
Why it matters:
Supports joint comfort and recovery during high training loads or rehab phases.
Role in the system:
Tier 3 targeted inflammation support.
Partner pricing available (up to 35% off with code: COACHCHAD)
Not sure what you need?
Start with Tier 1. Add Tier 2 based on training load and recovery demands. Only layer Tier 3 when there’s a clear target (stress load, labs, joint inflammation).
Tier 1 — Performance Data (Foundational)
This tier establishes the baseline signals that guide every training and recovery decision.
Objective performance data helps prevent overtraining, optimize recovery timing, and ensure progress remains sustainable — especially for men over 40.
This tier answers the most important question:
“Is my body ready to perform today?”
WHOOP Band and App
What it provides
- Sleep quantity & quality
- Resting heart rate & HRV
- Recovery/readiness scores
- Strain vs recovery balance
Why this matters
Men over 40 don’t lose progress because of bad workouts — they lose progress because they train hard on under-recovered systems.
Role in the system
Tier 1 data foundation that guides:
- Training intensity
- Deload timing
- Sleep and recovery prioritization
Coach note
Data doesn’t replace coaching — it sharpens it.
Free trial available through WHOOP
WHOOP Membership Recommendation
Most clients should start with WHOOP One.
Upgrade to WHOOP Peak if you train hard and want deeper performance insights.
WHOOP Life is optional and best suited for lifestyle-focused tracking beyond performance.
Tier 2 — Performance Feedback (Contextual)
This tier adds context to objective performance data. Subjective feedback — such as perceived effort, soreness, stress, and sleep quality — helps interpret readiness signals and guide smarter day-to-day training decisions. When combined with Tier 1 data, it prevents overreaction, undertraining, and unnecessary fatigue.
Training Logs & Subjective Readiness
What it includes
- Session RPE
- Sleep quality (subjective)
- Stress & soreness check-ins
- Performance trends over time
Why it matters
Numbers tell part of the story. How you feel completes it.
Role in the system
Tier 2 insight layer that adds context to wearable data and prevents overcorrection.
Free trial available through WHOOP
Tier 3 — Advanced Metrics (Optional)
This tier includes advanced performance and health metrics used to identify specific constraints that are not visible through daily readiness data or contextual feedback. These measurements are applied selectively to inform targeted decisions, not for routine tracking. More data is not better unless it leads to clearer action.
Blood Work · VO₂ Max · Advanced Testing
What this supports
- Hormonal health
- Cardiometabolic risk
- Recovery capacity
- Long-term health markers
Role in the system
Tier 3 metrics are diagnostic tools — not required for everyone, but powerful when used intentionally to identify specific constraints.
Important guardrail
More data is not better unless it meaningfully changes decisions.
Recommended Providers
These services are provided for reference only. Advanced testing should be pursued when there is a clear question to answer, ideally with coaching or medical guidance.
- Blood Work: InsideTracker, Function Health
- Clinical Labs (Physician-Directed): Labcorp, Quest Diagnostics
- VO₂ Max / Metabolic Testing: DexaFit, PNOĒ
Tier 1 — Daily Recovery Tools (Foundational)
Daily recovery tools maintain tissue quality and joint health, reducing stiffness and supporting long-term training consistency. Small, consistent inputs here prevent larger problems later.
Hypervolt Go 2 Massage Gun
Why it matters
- Improve circulation and tissue quality
- Reduce soreness and stiffness
- Support consistent training volume
Role in the system
Tier 1 durability foundation — small daily inputs that prevent big problems.
Coach note
Consistency beats intensity here.
Standard retail pricing
Vyper 3 Vibrating Roller
Vibrating foam roller designed to prime tissue before training and assist recovery post-session.
Role in the system: optional warm-up and tissue prep tool.
Standard retail pricing
Tier 2 — Recovery Accelerators
Recovery accelerators enhance recovery efficiency during high-demand periods, helping maintain performance and consistency without replacing foundational recovery habits.
Normatec Elite Compression
What they support
- Improved circulation
- Faster recovery between sessions
- Reduced perceived soreness
Best used
- During heavy training blocks
- After long travel
- On high-volume lower-body days
Role in the system
Tier 2 recovery enhancement — helpful, not mandatory.
Standard retail pricing
Tier 3 — Advanced Recovery Modalities
Advanced recovery modalities are applied selectively to address specific recovery or stress constraints when foundational strategies are no longer sufficient.
Polar Dive Cold Plunge
What this supports
- Pain modulation and soreness management
- Nervous system regulation
- Mental resilience and stress tolerance
Role in the system
Cold exposure is a Tier 3 recovery modality used to manage inflammation, acute soreness, and nervous system stress. It is not required for routine recovery, but can be valuable during periods of high fatigue, stress, or pain.
Coach note
Best used away from hypertrophy-focused training sessions, as frequent or poorly timed cold exposure may blunt muscle growth adaptations.
Partner pricing available (10% off with code: CHAD29177)
Plunge Sauna
What this supports
- Cardiovascular support
- Stress reduction and relaxation
- Heat shock protein activation
- Improved recovery and resilience
Role in the system
Heat therapy is a Tier 3 recovery modality that supports cardiovascular health and systemic stress management. It is most effective when layered on top of strong sleep, nutrition, and hydration habits.
Coach note
Use strategically for relaxation and recovery — not as a substitute for proper training load management or sleep.
Partner pricing available ($250 off with code: CHAD27439)
Mito Red Light Therapy
Why it matters / What this supports
- Cellular recovery and mitochondrial support
- Tissue health and repair
- Sleep quality when used appropriately in the evening
Role in the system
Red light therapy is a Tier 3 adjunct modality that may support recovery and tissue health when foundational recovery strategies are already in place.
Coach note
Helpful as a supplemental tool, but unnecessary if basic recovery inputs (sleep, nutrition, daily movement) are not consistently executed.
Partner pricing available (5% off with code: CHAD28574)