Training Matrix

Let's
PREPARE

Built around how you actually live. Your shift pattern. Your sleep. Your recovery. Your programme — personalised from the ground up.

It takes about three minutes.

Before we begin

Your Age

Your matrix is waiting. We only ask one stipulation — that our customers are adults of at least 21 years of age.

Stage 1 of 8

Your Shift Cycle

To build your matrix we first need to understand your shift structure.

Your Matrix

Here's How That Looks

Stage 2 of 8 — Step 1 of 3

Your Shift Pattern

Tap each day to mark it as a shift day or a rest day. We'll ask about sleep on the next screen — for now, just tell us when you're working.

Shift Days

Tap each day to mark it as working or non-working. Tap again to toggle.

Stage 2 of 8 — Step 2 of 3

Your Sleep Windows

Tell us when you sleep across your rotation. One rule: assign each sleep to the calendar day it starts — the day the clock says it is when your head hits the pillow.

If you finished a late shift at midnight and went to bed at 01:00 — that sleep goes on the next day. If you slept at 23:00 — that sleep goes on that day. The engine reads your pattern from the clock, not the shift. Get this right and everything else follows.

24-hour clock only. No AM/PM. Shift days with no sleep before the shift — leave them blank.

Your Days

Add a sleep pattern, select it, then tap the days it applies to.

Sleep Patterns

Add each sleep pattern you use across your rotation. Tap a pattern to select it, then tap the days it applies to. If your pattern changes across your rotation, add more than one.

Does This Look Right?

Here's your sleep pattern across your complete cycle.

Stage 2 of 8 — Step 3 of 3

Naps

A well-timed nap isn't a sign of poor sleep — it's often the most effective way to normalise or re-centre your sleep cycle across a rotation. If you nap regularly, add the pattern and assign it to the days it applies to, same as sleep. A day can carry both a sleep pattern and a nap.

Leave this section empty if it doesn't apply — just tap Confirm to continue.

24-hour clock only. No AM/PM.

Your Days

Tap a nap pattern below, then tap the days it applies to.

Nap Patterns
Does This Look Right?

Here's your nap pattern across your complete cycle.

Check before we continue

A Couple of Gaps to Confirm

Based on what you've assigned, the days below show more than 24 hours without a declared sleep window — just a nap. That's unusual, so we want to check it's deliberate before building your matrix around it.

Before We Place Anything

Any Days Off-Limits?

If there are days — or types of day — you never want a training session on, tell us now. This is a hard rule, not a preference: nothing gets placed there, no matter what else is going on in your rotation.

By Day

Tap any day to exclude it. Tap again to bring it back.

By Day Type

Exclude every day of a given type across your whole rotation.

Any working day
The day immediately after a working day
The day immediately before a working day
Post-night recovery days

Shift sub-types like "early" or "late" aren't captured separately yet — if a specific day needs excluding for that reason, tap it directly above.

Days Remaining

Stage 5 of 8

Your Experience

How would you describe your training experience?

A — Just starting out
I'm new to structured training or returning after a long break.
B — Finding my feet
I train but inconsistently. I know the basics but haven't committed to a structured programme.
C — Established
I train consistently and follow a programme. I know what I'm doing.
D — Experienced
Training is a serious part of my life. I understand progressive overload and push myself deliberately.
Stage 6 of 8

What Kit Do You Have?

Tell us what equipment you have access to. It doesn't matter where it lives — spare room, garage, garden, park, or gym. Only the kit itself matters.

Basic kit

Tick anything you have access to. None of this? That's fine — bodyweight training is always included.

Dumbbells
Kettlebell
EZ bar
Barbell
Sandbag
Resistance bands
Pull-up bar
Bench

I have a rack / full cage

I train at a commercial gym

Your Training Goals

What are you training for? Select all that apply.

Build muscle and strength
Lose weight / reduce body fat
Improve cardiovascular fitness
General health and fitness
Stage 7 of 8

A Few Health Questions

Before we finalise your matrix, we need to ask a few questions about your health. This helps us make sure what we build works safely alongside how you train.

Select all that apply.

Blood pressure medication
Bone, joint or soft tissue problem
Type 2 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes
Respiratory condition including asthma
Heart condition, chest pain, or dizziness / loss of consciousness
Recent surgery
Pregnancy
Active cancer or currently receiving cancer treatment
Doctor has told me I should only exercise under supervision
None of the above
Almost there

Ready to Build?

That concludes our questions on your health, fitness experience and equipment. You've given us everything we need. Are you ready to proceed to your matrix?

One confirmation

Before We Build

The information you have provided throughout this process is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge. Any consultation with a GP, midwife, or medical consultant declared during this process has taken place, and covered your intention to train, any relevant medical conditions, and the use of any supplements alongside any prescribed medication.

Stoic Over 40 builds your matrix from what you tell us. The accuracy of that information, and the completeness of any medical consultations declared, is your responsibility.

Stage 8 of 8

Your Supplements

Do you use any of the following supplements? Select all that apply.

None — I don't use supplements

Not on the list?

Add anything else you take and we'll schedule it exactly as you tell us.

Your Training Split

How Should We Split Your Training?

Do you have a preferred training split, or would you like SO40 to suggest one based on your pattern?

I know my split
Declare your preferred training split. We'll schedule it exactly as you tell us.
Suggest one for me
We'll recommend a split. You confirm it or tell us your preference.
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Here It Is

Here is your matrix as we have suggested. Tap any day or session you wish to amend and cycle through the options.

No rush

Your matrix is waiting.

Come back when you're ready. Everything here will be exactly as you left it.

Solutions; not Problems.

Complete

Your Matrix
Is Ready.

Your personalised training matrix has been generated. Download it below and take it to a print shop — heavyweight matt, laminated. Then put it on your wall.

PWA access will be sent to your email. Your programme, in your pocket, offline-ready.