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The Stoics told us to not only practice detachment from our possessions and comforts in the meandering philosophical sense, but also in a literal sense.


In my opinion, even if you do have assured access to a well-equipped gym, around the clock, a period of detachment from that luxury can not only be extremely informative, equip you with the tools, techniques, and routines necessary should you ever find yourself unwillingly without and teach you to appreciate the comforts of your usual surroundings but also, give you an insight into what is truly necessary for your training to thrive.

The minimum effective dose.

Asides from the aforementioned benefits, for a lot of people, reverting to a more basic, ‘low tech, dog work’ style regime may provide a much-needed boost in intensity which has gradually trickled away in an environment filled with ergonomic machines designed to make the training experience a more comfortable one.



