My Physical Fitness Routine

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, "ALL WORKOUTS"

​Exercise is a large asset to PTSD treatment. In a pinch, a HIIT of burpees has been helpful as a grounding practice for managing hypoarousal*. The most balanced mind-body connection that I experience comes from exercise.  It's fuel in the tank. ​

A.M. - The Get-up and Go

• Hydrate
• Qigong, Calisthenics, or Gymnastic Rings
• Stretch
• Breath Work 
• Meditation
• Eat and Read

P.M. 

• ​Strength/Long-Steady Cardio (3x/week)
  • Workout A: Dynamic Warm-up, Plyometrics, Bench/Deadlift, Accessories, Correctives
  • Workout B: Dynamic Warm-up, Plyometrics, OHP/Squat, Accessories, Correctives
• Bagwork/Sprints (2x/week)
• Active Recovery (2x/week)

Evening

• Yoga

*The window of tolerance is the comfort zone that exists between hyperarousal and hypoarousal.