Protocol for Viktor
06:00 - Wake up, HRV measurement 06:05 - 5-minute oil pulling + 5-minute power pose 06:15 - 10-minute cold shower (gradually increase duration over time) 06:25 - 20-minute meditation and visualization 06:45 - Advanced breathwork routine: - Wim Hof method: 3 rounds - Box breathing: 3 minutes - Alternate nostril breathing: 3 minutes 07:00 - 20-minute mobility flow (FRC techniques) 07:20 - Nutrient-dense breakfast 07:50 - 10-minute grounding/earthing session (weather permitting)
08:00 - Start work/study - Implement Pomodoro technique: 50 minutes work, 10 minutes movement break - During breaks: light mobility work or skill practice
13:00 - 20-minute power nap or meditation 13:30 - Continue work/study with Pomodoro technique
16:00 - Main workout session (60-90 minutes, see weekly schedule for specifics) 17:30 - Post-workout recovery: - 10-minute photobiomodulation - 15-minute foam rolling and percussive therapy 18:00 - Post-workout meal 19:00 - 30-minute reading (personal development, stoicism, biohacking) 19:30 - 15-minute gratitude and achievement journaling 19:45 - 15-minute visualization of goals and ideal self 20:00 - 15-minute gentle yoga or stretching 20:15 - Evening supplements 20:30 - Blue light blocking glasses on 21:30 - Sleep preparation 22:00 - Sleep (use sleep tracking device)
Monday: Upper Body Push + Neural Charge
- A1. Push-ups: 4x10-15, 3010 tempo
- A2. Pike Push-ups: 4x8-12, 3110 tempo
- B1. Resistance Band Overhead Press: 3x10-12, 3010 tempo
- B2. Diamond Push-ups: 3x12-15, 2011 tempo
- C1. Dips (using chairs or parallel bars): 3x8-12, 3110 tempo
- C2. Resistance Band Tricep Extensions: 3x12-15, 2011 tempo
- D. Neural Charge Circuit: 3 rounds
Tuesday: Lower Body + Plyometrics
- A1. Bulgarian Split Squats: 4x10-12 each leg, 3110 tempo
- A2. Single-Leg Romanian Deadlifts: 4x10-12 each leg, 3010 tempo
- B1. Pistol Squats (or progression): 3x6-8 each leg, 3010 tempo
- B2. Glute-Ham Raises (on floor): 3x8-10, 3110 tempo
- C1. Plyometric Lunges: 3x8 each leg
- C2. Tuck Jumps: 3x8
- D. Hill Sprints or Stair Sprints: 6x20 seconds
Wednesday: Active Recovery + Skill Work
- 30-min low-intensity cardio (nasal breathing only)
- 30-min yoga flow
- 20-min handstand practice
- 20-min mobility drills
Thursday: Upper Body Pull + Core
- A1. Pull-ups or Chin-ups: 4x6-10, 3010 tempo (use resistance bands for assistance if needed)
- A2. Inverted Rows (under table): 4x10-12, 2011 tempo
- B1. Resistance Band Lat Pulldowns: 3x12-15, 3010 tempo
- B2. Face Pulls with Resistance Band: 3x15-20, 2012 tempo
- C1. Resistance Band Bicep Curls: 3x12-15, 3110 tempo
- C2. Isometric Chin Hold: 3x30-60 seconds
- D. Core Circuit: 3 rounds
- A1. Jump Squats: 5x5
- A2. Clap Push-ups: 5x5
- B1. Deadlifts with Heavy Resistance Bands or Filled Backpack: 4x6-8, 31X0 tempo
- B2. Explosive Pull-ups: 4x5
- C1. Goblet Squats (with heavy object): 3x10-12, 3110 tempo
- C2. Handstand Push-ups (or Pike Push-ups): 3x6-8
- D. Complex: 2 rounds
Saturday: Cardiovascular Endurance + Skills
- 10-min dynamic warm-up
- 30-min Fartlek run
- 20-min skill work (muscle-ups, levers, planche progressions)
- 10-min cool-down + mobility work
- Pull-up bar (doorway or free-standing)
- Resistance bands of various strengths
- Adjustable dumbbells or a set of different weights
- Suspension trainer (TRX or similar)
- Ab wheel
- Stability ball
- Foam roller
- Yoga mat
- Two sauna sessions (15-20 minutes each, post-workout)
- One deep tissue massage or self-myofascial release session
- Cycle supplements according to the 4-week protocol
Week 1: Moderate volume, moderate intensity Week 2: High volume, moderate intensity Week 3: Moderate volume, high intensity Week 4: Deload (40% volume reduction, moderate intensity)
- Comprehensive blood panel (including hormones, inflammation markers, nutrient levels)
- InBody scan for detailed body composition analysis
- Adjust supplement stack based on blood work results
- Review and adjust training program based on progress and data
- Protein: 2.2g per kg of body weight
- Carbs: 45% of total calories on training days, 35% on rest days
- Fats: Remainder of calories
- Meal 1 (Breakfast): Within 1 hour of waking, 25% of daily calories
- Meal 2 (Lunch): 3-4 hours after breakfast, 25% of daily calories
- Meal 3 (Pre-workout): 1-2 hours before training, 20% of daily calories
- Meal 4 (Post-workout): Within 30 minutes after training, 30% of daily calories
- Lean proteins: Grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, organic chicken, eggs
- Complex carbs: Sweet potatoes, quinoa, oats, brown rice
- Healthy fats: Avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, MCT oil
- Vegetables: Leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, colorful varieties
- Fruits: Berries, citrus fruits, apples
- Fermented foods: Kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir
- Whey Protein: 25g post-workout
- Casein Protein: 30g before bed
- Creatine Monohydrate: 5g
- Beta-Alanine: 3-5g
- Citrulline Malate: 6-8g pre-workout
- Fish Oil: 3g
- Vitamin D3: 5000 IU
- Magnesium: 400mg before bed
- Zinc: 30mg
- Multi-vitamin
- Probiotics: 50 billion CFU
Cycled (4 weeks on, 1 week off):
- Use HRV measurements to guide daily training intensity
- Implement blood flow restriction training for 20% of exercises on lighter days
- Use continuous glucose monitor for real-time metabolic feedback (optional)
- Red light therapy sessions 3x per week for 10 minutes
- Use blue light blocking glasses 2 hours before bed
- Sleep in a completely dark, cool room (65-68°F)
- Replace sauna sessions with hot baths or showers followed by cold showers
- Use a percussion massage device instead of professional massage
- Replace gym-based performance tests with bodyweight exercise benchmarks (e.g., max push-ups, pull-ups, time to complete a specific circuit)
- Progressive Overload: Aim to increase weight or reps on key exercises by 2-5% every 1-2 weeks.
- Nutrition: Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods. Prepare meals in advance to ensure consistency. Adjust calorie intake based on weekly weight changes, aiming for 0.25-0.5 kg gain per week.
- Sleep: Prioritize sleep quality and duration. Create a consistent sleep routine and optimize your sleep environment.
- Recovery: Listen to your body. If HRV is significantly lower than baseline or you feel excessively fatigued, consider an additional rest day or lighter training session.
- Flexibility: While adherence is important, allow for flexibility in the schedule. Life events may occasionally disrupt the routine, and that's okay.
- Mental Health: Incorporate activities you enjoy and maintain social connections. This protocol is intense, so ensuring mental well-being is crucial for long-term adherence.
- Professional Guidance: Consult with a sports nutritionist, strength coach, and physician regularly to ensure the program remains safe and effective for you.
- Periodization: Follow the monthly schedule, but be prepared to extend phases if progress is still occurring.
- Deload Weeks: Use these weeks for active recovery, skill work, and mental refreshment. Resist the urge to push hard during deloads.
- Progression of Interventions: Introduce new elements of the protocol gradually. Start with the core training and nutrition plan, then slowly incorporate additional recovery and biohacking techniques.