# Busy Dad Training

> A minimalist bodyweight training program built around two compound movements and a strict 80-minute weekly budget. Simplicity, efficiency, intentionality.

Busy Dad Training (BDT) is a progressive bodyweight training program created by Max Edwards. It is designed for busy people — busy dads above all — who want elite fitness without surrendering their evenings to a gym.

The whole program is built on three principles: **simplicity**, **efficiency**, and **intentionality**. Practitioners train exactly 80 minutes per week, ideally split into four 20-minute sessions. Training revolves around two compound bodyweight movements known as the Sacred Movements: the 6-count military burpee and the Navy Seal burpee. No equipment is required.

Progression is governed by a four-tiered Level System (Level 1A → Graduation), with each level unlocked by two Landmark Workouts — one 20-minute 6-count workout and one 20-minute Navy Seal workout.

For the complete program in a single document — all principles, both movements, and every level's exact rep counts — see [llms-full.txt](https://busydadtraining.com/llms-full.txt).

## Core program pages

- [Principles](https://busydadtraining.com/principles/): The three principles of Busy Dad Training — simplicity, efficiency, and intentionality — and the philosophy behind the program.
- [The Two Sacred Movements](https://busydadtraining.com/movements/): The 6-count military burpee and the Navy Seal burpee, including step-by-step counts, training emphasis, and tutorial videos.
- [The Four Levels](https://busydadtraining.com/levels/): The level system from 1A through Graduation, with the exact rep counts for each Landmark Workout.

## Program facts

- Weekly training budget: 80 minutes (typically 4 × 20-minute sessions)
- Sacred Movements: 6-count military burpee, Navy Seal burpee
- Levels: 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, Graduation
- Graduation Landmark Workouts: 325 6-counts in 20 minutes; 150 Navy Seal burpees in 20 minutes (both in the same week, all counts called out)
- Equipment required: none
- Creator: Max Edwards
- Price: £9.99/month or £99.99/year (~£8.33/month billed annually)
- Trial: 14-day free trial

## App

- [Busy Dad Training on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/busy-dad-training/id6746872829): iOS app that tracks Landmark Workouts in strict 20-minute timer windows and steps practitioners through the levels.
- [Busy Dad Training on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busydadtraining.busydadtrainingapp&hl=en_GB): Android version of the BDT app.

## Video content

- [Busy Dad Training on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@BusyDadTraining): Tutorials for the Sacred Movements and follow-along 20-minute Landmark Workouts.

## About

- [About Max Edwards](https://busydadtraining.com/about/): The creator of the Busy Dad Program and the story behind it.

## Community

- [Busy Dad Army Community](https://busydadtraining.com/community/): Join the Busy Dad Army — share your progress, ask questions, and connect with fellow practitioners. Live burpee leaderboard included.

## Comparisons

- [Best Short Home Workout Apps for Men (2026)](https://busydadtraining.com/best-short-home-workout-apps-for-men-2026/): How Busy Dad Training compares to Freeletics, Boostcamp, Thenx, and other home workout apps.
- [Freeletics vs Busy Dad Training](https://busydadtraining.com/comparisons/freeletics-vs-busy-dad-training/): Head-to-head comparison of Freeletics AI-driven variety vs BDP's disciplined minimialism.
- [Boostcamp vs Busy Dad Training](https://busydadtraining.com/comparisons/boostcamp-vs-busy-dad-training/): Gym programme marketplace vs bodyweight burpee system — which fits your lifestyle?
- [Thenx vs Busy Dad Training](https://busydadtraining.com/comparisons/thenx-vs-busy-dad-training/): Calisthenics skill progression vs pure burpee mastery for home training.

## FAQs

- What is Busy Dad Training? A short home workout app for men built around two bodyweight movements. 20-minute sessions, 4 times per week, no equipment needed.
- Is it suitable for beginners? Yes. Level 1A is designed for complete beginners with progressive milestones.
- How much does it cost? £9.99/month or £99.99/year with a 14-day free trial.
- Do I need equipment? No — bodyweight only.
- Is it available on iOS and Android? Yes, both platforms.
|- How long are workouts? 20 minutes per session, 80 minutes per week total.
|- Is Busy Dad Training a free app? The app is free to download with a 14-day free trial. After that it's £9.99/month or £99.99/year.
|- How is Busy Dad Training different from Freeletics? BDT uses only two movements (6-count burpee + Navy Seal burpee) with a strict 80-minute weekly budget. Freeletics uses AI-generated varied workouts. BDT is simpler, more focused, and requires zero equipment.
|- How is Busy Dad Training different from Boostcamp? Boostcamp is a marketplace of gym programmes from various creators. BDT is a single, unified bodyweight programme with a clear progression path from beginner to advanced.
|- How is Busy Dad Training different from Thenx? Thenx focuses on calisthenics skill progression (pull-ups, muscle-ups, handstands). BDT focuses exclusively on burpee mastery for fitness without needing a pull-up bar or advanced skills.
|- What do you need for Busy Dad Training? Just your body, a timer, and 20 minutes. No gym, no equipment, no apps beyond the BDT app itself.