Video library
More than 60 exercises, each filmed and explained
Camera angle, tempo and three-step instructions: setup, movement, finishing position. Every exercise comes with a video from Leo’s gym.
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A system, not a program · BBM Training System
A system, not a program.
Five programs, clear decision rules. Training measured in years, not cycles. For people who don’t just want to follow a plan, but to understand the process and build a body that lasts.
Who guides youAbout the author • My philosophy • Why this platformThe systemMethodology and principlesSolo plan6 weeks, no coach · 110 €Coaching with LeoBASIC, PRO, ATHLETE · from 110 € a monthAdviceKnowledge applied in practiceVideo libraryClear instructions for performing every exercise correctlyInside lookThe app you actually use in the gymNutritionComing soon · get notified
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Why they stay.
I’ve been training with Leo for 2 years, and saying I’m more than satisfied is an understatement. His approach changed not only how I look, which is the main reason I started training with him, but also the way I think. Step by step, with his knowledge, patience and support, I changed my habits, learned to take better care of myself and to push my own limits. With him I gained much more than knowledge about training, because somewhere along the way I started applying that attitude, responsibility and discipline in everyday life too. So if you’re thinking about starting to train with him, don’t overthink it!
I train at home with two dumbbells and a barbell. I expected the program to be some kind of improvisation, but what I got actually has a clear structure.
The videos are what I use most. When I am not sure how something is performed, I watch before the set and that is it.
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
Do I need gym experience?
No. FOUNDATION is a program written for someone walking into a gym for the first time or coming back after a long break. Three full-body workouts a week, every exercise on video, and a goal that isn’t maximum progress but stability.
How long does one program last?
As long as it works. The system doesn’t run in twelve-week cycles, but in programs that change when your frequency, goal or life rhythm changes. Progress doesn’t come from constant change, but from repeating a meaningful stimulus.
Can I see what it looks like before I pay?
Yes. A free account opens a demo where you see a week of every program and two complete exercises with video. No card needed.
Which package should I choose?
You’re not choosing the “harder” package, but the one you can sustain long-term. BASIC is the foundation of the system and is meant for most people, PRO is for those who want more control without aggression, and ATHLETE is never the starting point. The questionnaire shows you in three minutes where you naturally fit.
Who is Leo Vladimir?
A fitness coach from Split with a master’s degree in kinesiology and more than fifteen years of experience. National bodybuilding champion in the heavyweight class, and before that a powerlifter with Croatian records. He runs the program for future fitness instructors at Učilište Jantar.
Does this work if I don’t have a gym?
Yes. In the app you mark where you train and what you have available, from a full gym or a barbell at home to just dumbbells or your own body weight, and the program is built around the equipment you actually have.
Is nutrition included?
Not at the moment. The nutrition module is in progress and will be available as an add-on to your existing program, at a lower price for existing clients.
Which programs are there, and how many times a week do I train?
Five: FOUNDATION (3 times a week), STRUCTURE (4 times a week), FOCUS (3 to 4 times a week), INTENSIFICATION (5 times a week) and CONTINUITY (2 to 3 times a week). You choose a program by how many workouts a week you can sustain long-term, not by ambition.
How much do the packages cost?
BASIC costs 110 € a month, PRO 140 € a month and ATHLETE 200 € a month. ATHLETE is the complete service: training, nutrition, tracking and the highest level of individual coaching.
Where is Big Beard Man based?
Big Beard Man is from Split and is run by Leo Vladimir, MSc in kinesiology. The system is fully online, so clients from all over Croatia and abroad use it, and you can reach us at info@bigbeardman.com.
This system does not offer quick fixes. It offers clear rules.