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Foundational Fitness Protocol Overview

• 30+ years personal protocol by Andrew Huberman
• Free PDF available at hubermanlabcom (no signup required)
• Structure: 3 resistance training + 3 cardiovascular sessions + 1 complete rest day per week
• Maximum workout duration: 60-75 minutes

Weekly Schedule Template

• Day 1 (Monday): Legs (quads, hamstrings, calves, tibialis)
• Day 2 (Tuesday): Complete rest day
  • Optional: deliberate heat/cold exposure
• Day 3 (Wednesday): Cardiovascular training OR torso resistance
  • 20-30 minute jog (slightly faster than Zone 2)
  • Zone 2 = conversational pace
• Day 4 (Thursday): Torso resistance training OR cardio (depending on Day 3)
  • Pushing exercises: overhead press, dips, bench press
  • Pulling exercises: rows, pull-ups, chin-ups
  • Optional neck work
• Day 5 (Friday): High-intensity interval training (HIIT/VO2 Max)
  • 8-15 minutes total duration
  • Airdyne bike protocol: 20 seconds hard, 10 seconds rest, 8 cycles
  • Alternative equipment: rower, stationary bike
• Day 6 (Saturday): Small body parts
  • Biceps, triceps, calves, neck, abdominals
  • 45-60 minutes maximum
• Day 7 (Sunday): Long slow distance cardio
  • Rucking with weighted backpack
  • Weight vest alternative
  • Social flexibility: alone, with family/friends
  • Outdoor preference for nature exposure

Scheduling Flexibility Principles

• Allow workouts to slide back/forward by one day
• Doubling up workouts when necessary to maintain weekly targets
• 85-95% workout completion rate as goal
• Complete rest day required after training legs intensely
• Never do resistance training 3+ consecutive days without rest

Flexibility Examples

• Travel on Monday: Move leg workout to Sunday or Tuesday
• If doubling Sunday (legs + cardio): ensure adequate rest/nutrition
• Missing mid-week cardio: Combine 20-30 minute jog + VO2 max on Friday
• Two resistance days consecutive: mandatory complete rest third day

Periodization Strategy

• 4-month training blocks with different rep ranges:
  • Block 1: 3-5 reps (heavy)
  • Block 2: 5-8 reps (moderate)
  • Block 3: 8-15 reps (lighter)
• Occasional mixing within blocks for variety

Daily Timing Flexibility

• Personal preference: workouts before 8:30-9:00 AM
• Afternoon workouts (2-3 PM) acceptable if morning unavailable
• Avoid excessive pre-workout caffeine if training late (sleep disruption)
• Exercise creates autonomic nervous system entrainment at consistent times
• Energy peaks develop around regular workout times

Recovery and Health Prioritization

• Skip workouts when sick, extremely sleep deprived, or major life stress
• Prioritize sleep over workouts in most cases
• Occasional 2-hour sleep sacrifice for morning workout acceptable
• Consider family/social priorities vs. workout rigidity
• Listen to body on case-by-case, daily basis

Practical Implementation Tips

• Leave phone out of gym for faster workout completion
• Morning routine: hydrate, electrolytes, caffeine (if desired)
• Delay caffeine 90 minutes after waking if experiencing afternoon crashes
• Modify intensity based on recovery status and life circumstances