The 10-week method · Self-led or coached

A training plan that fits around work, not the other way around.

Ten weeks of structured gym and nutrition, written for people with full-time jobs and real commitments. Take it self-led as a PDF — or run it 1:1 with me.

10
Weeks, three phases
4
Gym sessions a week, 45–60 minutes each
1
Saturday run, progressively built
2
Ways to run it — self-led PDF or 1:1 coached
Who this is for

For people who work for a living.

I'm a full-time carpenter. I built this program because none of the others fit around a real job. If that sounds familiar, you're in the right place.

This is for you if
  • You already lift — you know the main compounds
  • You work full-time and want a program that fits around it
  • You want a plan you finish, not a subscription you forget to cancel
  • You want strength, nutrition, and a bit of running in one place
  • You'd rather eat real food than weigh lettuce
This isn't for you if
  • You've never held a barbell — start with a coach in person
  • You want a quick fix or a six-week transformation
  • You want a rigid meal plan with zero flexibility
  • You want to be told you're doing great when you're not
The Program

Ten weeks. Three phases. One file.

A structured progression built the way serious training actually works — not the way Instagram pretends it does.

Phase 01

Foundation

Weeks 1–3

Moderate loads, moderate reps. Grooving the movements. Should feel like you could do a fourth session. That's the plan — don't chase it.

Phase 02

Build

Weeks 4–7

Loads climb, reps drop on the main lifts. Accessories stay in hypertrophy range. This is where strength gains get noticeable.

Phase 03

Peak & Test

Weeks 8–10

Heaviest loads of the block. Week 10 is a planned deload and a test — new top set on squat, bench, and deadlift.

What's inside

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

01

The 10-week training block

Four gym sessions a week, 45–60 minutes each. Set and rep prescriptions for every lift, every week.

02

The four session templates

Upper A, Lower A, Upper B, Lower B. Every exercise, every role, every technique note.

03

The Saturday run protocol

A 10-week run progression that keeps your aerobic base without blowing up your lifting recovery.

04

Nutrition framework

Calorie targets, macro splits, and how a tradie actually eats — from pre-shift breakfast to pre-bed feed.

05

Recovery & sleep guide

The rules that make the training work. When to push, when to back off, what to do when you're cooked from site.

06

Tracking system

What to log each session, each week. How to read the signal from the noise and know it's working.

07

FAQ from real people

The questions I've been asked a hundred times, answered clearly. So you know what to do when life gets in the way.

08

Yours forever

Downloadable PDF. Print it, read it on your phone, run it again next year. No subscription, no expiry.

How it works

Three steps. You're training by Monday.

01

Pay A$149

Secure checkout. Card or Apple Pay. Takes a minute. No account to create, no subscription to manage.

02

Download the PDF

Instant download, and the file lands in your inbox. Read on your phone, print it for the gym bag, keep it forever.

03

Start on Monday

Open the PDF, go to Week 1, do Upper A. Ten weeks later, you'll have run a full training block with your new numbers.

Two ways to run it

Self-led or coached. Same method.

Run the program your own way with the PDF, or run it with me — weekly calls, custom programming, direct access.

The Method · PDF
A$149
One-off. Instant download. Yours for life.
  • Full 10-week training program — every set, every rep
  • Nutrition framework with tradie-ready meal structure
  • Saturday run progression, recovery guide, tracking system
  • Downloadable PDF — print it, phone it, keep it
Both paid in full at the start. Australian Consumer Law rights apply.
Common questions

The short answers.

Yes. The program is written for people who know the main compounds — squat, bench, deadlift, overhead press, row, pull-up. If you've never held a barbell, start with a coach in person and come back when you're ready.

A regular gym membership covers it. You need a barbell, dumbbells, and a pull-up bar. Most commercial gyms tick all three.

Four gym sessions at 45–60 minutes each, plus one Saturday run of 20–60 minutes. About five hours in total. If you can't carve out five hours a week, the program won't deliver — no program will.

Yes. Calorie targets, macro splits, food principles, and a tradie-friendly meal framework. It's a framework, not a rigid meal plan — so it survives contact with real life.

Same 10-week method, two delivery modes. The PDF (A$149) is fully self-led — every set, every rep, every meal target written out. The coaching tier (A$795) runs the same method with me: weekly Zoom or phone calls, programming and calories tailored to your goal (build mass, build lean, or lose fat), and direct WhatsApp access. The PDF is for people who want a plan and will follow it. The coaching is for people who want a plan plus the accountability and adjustments that come with weekly contact. Coaching is application-only — book a 15-min fit call first so we can check alignment before you commit.

Digital downloads are generally non-refundable once the file has been delivered. If something goes wrong on my end — corrupted file, wrong version, charged twice — message me and I'll sort it. Australian Consumer Law rights apply.

Yes. The file is yours forever. Take a week off after week 10, then restart using your new numbers. Most people get 2–3 full cycles out of this before they need a different stimulus.

Ready to start

Ten weeks from now, you'll be glad you started.

Take the PDF and run it on your own, or run it with me 1:1. Either way, ten weeks from now you've got a full block in the bank.

Book a fit call · A$795 coaching →
About

I'm Chris. I'm a carpenter who trains.

I've been playing football since I was a kid and on the tools as a tradesman for over ten years. Between sport and physical work, fitness was never something I had to think about — it just came with the day.

Then I got older, and the things that used to work stopped working. I had to actually pay attention — to what I lifted, what I ate, how I recovered. I had to figure out what works for me, in my body, on my schedule — not what works for some twenty-two-year-old on Instagram with no job and three hours a day to train.

I'm single, so my weeks aren't packed with family the way some are. But training and eating well still don't happen by accident. You have to choose it. I choose it because it matters — when you feel healthy, when you eat well, when you train hard, every other part of your life gets easier. Work, sleep, mood, the lot. Health is the foundation. Everything else sits on top.

The Nield Method is everything I've worked out over the years, packaged into a ten-week program. Built for anyone who works for a living and wants a plan that fits.

01

Realistic, not optimal

The best program is the one you'll actually do. I'd rather give you a plan you'll stick to for ten weeks than the perfect plan you'll quit in three.

02

Evidence over opinion

No fads. No bro-science. Programming grounded in how people actually adapt, get stronger, and get leaner.

03

Work with your life, not against it

Early starts, long days, takeaway Friday — all of it is a feature of your life, not an obstacle to work around.

The Program

The Nield Method. A 10-week training and nutrition program, in a single PDF.

Four gym sessions a week. One Saturday run. Two rest days. Nutrition built around site lunches and smoko. Here's exactly what you're getting.

Phase 01

Foundation

Weeks 1–3

Moderate loads, moderate reps. Groove the movements. Nutrition targets introduced. The phase that feels too easy — that's the point. Build the pattern first, push later.

Phase 02

Build

Weeks 4–7

Loads climb. Reps drop on the main lifts. Accessories stay in hypertrophy range. Saturday run adds interval work. This is where strength gains get noticeable.

Phase 03

Peak & Test

Weeks 8–10

Heaviest loads of the block on weeks 8 and 9. Week 10 is a planned deload and a test week — new top set on squat, bench, and deadlift. Finish with numbers to beat.

What's inside

Every chapter, every week.

01

The 10-week training block

Set and rep tables for every lift, every week.

02

Four session templates

Upper A, Lower A, Upper B, Lower B. Exercises + roles + cues.

03

Saturday run protocol

Week-by-week run progression from 20 to 60 minutes.

04

Nutrition framework

Calories, macros, and the tradie eating schedule.

05

Recovery & sleep

Rules for training on top of a full work day.

06

Tracking system

What to log. How to know it's working.

07

FAQ

The questions I've been asked a hundred times, answered clearly.

08

Yours for life

Run it again next year. The file doesn't expire.

Pricing

Self-led, or coached.

Same 10-week method, your choice of delivery.

The Method · PDF
A$149
One-off. Instant download.
  • Full 10-week training program
  • Nutrition + recovery + tracking
  • Downloadable PDF, yours for life
Both paid in full at the start. Australian Consumer Law rights apply.
Start the method

PDF or coached. Pick your lane.

Same 10-week method either way. The PDF is instant. Coaching is application-only and capped — book a 15-min fit call to apply.

Got a question first?

If you're not sure which is right for you — or you just want to chat about whether the program fits your situation — hit me up direct.

  • Instagram@chrisnield__ — DM "PROGRAM" or "COACHING"
  • Emailchrinield@outlook.com.au
  • Response timeWithin two business days, Mon–Fri
  • Based inAustralia · Ships worldwide (it's a PDF)

The Method · PDF

A$149 · One-off · Instant PDF download

What you get:

  • · The full 10-week program (PDF)
  • · Every session, every set, every rep
  • · Running protocol, nutrition framework, recovery
  • · Instant download — yours to keep

Secure checkout via Stripe. Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Link. Australian Consumer Law rights apply.

The Method · Coached

A$795 · 10 weeks · 1:1, application only

What's included:

  • · Weekly 1:1 Zoom or phone call
  • · Tailored program — your ability and schedule
  • · Calories matched to your goal (mass, lean, or cut)
  • · Direct WhatsApp access through all 10 weeks
Book a 15-min fit call →

Limited intake. 15-min fit call to check alignment, then I'll send a Stripe invoice for the program. Prefer to chat first? DM me on Instagram.