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recovery A

Cold Exposure

Cold water immersion and cold showers for recovery, mood, and metabolic health

Immediate to 2 weeks $0-3,000+
training A

Palmar Cooling

Cooling the palms during exercise to extend training capacity and improve performance

Immediate (same session) $0-300
recovery A

Sauna

Heat exposure via Finnish or infrared sauna for cardiovascular health, recovery, and longevity

Immediate relaxation; 4-8 weeks for cardiovascular adaptation $0-10,000+
recovery B

Red Light Therapy

Photobiomodulation using red (630-660nm) and near-infrared (810-850nm) light to enhance mitochondrial function, recovery, and brain health

2-4 weeks for most benefits; some acute effects $50-2,000+
supplements A

Creatine

The most well-researched sports supplement, proven to increase strength, power, and muscle mass with emerging cognitive benefits

2-4 weeks for saturation; acute effects possible $10-30/month
supplements A

Caffeine

The world's most popular psychoactive compound, proven to enhance alertness, focus, endurance, and strength performance

30-60 minutes; peak effects at 1-2 hours $0.05-0.50/dose (coffee or pills)
cognitive B

CO2 Tolerance Training

Breathing exercises to increase carbon dioxide tolerance, reducing anxiety, improving oxygen delivery, and enhancing breath-hold capacity

2-4 weeks $0-100
training A

Zone 2 Cardio

Low-intensity aerobic training that builds mitochondrial density, metabolic flexibility, and cardiovascular base without excessive fatigue

4-8 weeks for metabolic adaptations $0-500
recovery C

Big 6 Lymphatic Drainage

A simple self-massage routine targeting six key lymph node clusters to promote fluid flow, reduce inflammation, and support recovery

Immediate to 2 weeks $0
sleep B

Mouth Taping

A simple practice of taping the mouth shut during sleep to promote nasal breathing, improving sleep quality, reducing snoring, and enhancing overnight recovery

1-2 weeks $5-10/month
sleep A

Morning Sunlight Exposure

Getting natural sunlight exposure within the first 30-60 minutes of waking to set your circadian clock, improve sleep quality, boost daytime alertness, and support healthy cortisol rhythms

1-3 days (alertness), 1-2 weeks (circadian stabilization) Free
longevity B

Treadmill Desk

A workstation setup that allows walking at low speeds (1-2 mph) while working, replacing sedentary sitting time with light movement throughout the workday

Immediate (blood sugar), 2-4 weeks (habit) $200-2000+
longevity B

Time-Restricted Eating

Confining all food intake to a consistent daily window (typically 8-12 hours), aligning eating with your circadian rhythm to improve metabolic health and support weight management

1-2 weeks (energy), 4-8 weeks (metabolic markers) Free
recovery B

HRV Training

Using heart rate variability biofeedback to train your nervous system and monitoring daily HRV to optimize recovery and training decisions

1-2 weeks (pattern recognition), 4-8 weeks (measurable HRV improvement) Free to $300+ (phone app free → chest strap $40 → wearables $200-300)
cognitive B

Nicotine

Using low-dose nicotine (gum, pouches, or patches) as a cognitive enhancer for focus, attention, and memory - separate from smoking or tobacco use

Minutes (acute effects) $15-30/month for occasional use
training A

VO2max Training

High-intensity interval training protocols designed to improve your maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) - the single strongest predictor of longevity and one of the most trainable fitness markers

2-4 weeks (perceived fitness), 6-12 weeks (measurable VO2max improvement) Free (running, stairs) to gym membership
training B

Rucking

Walking with a weighted backpack - combining Zone 2 cardio benefits with resistance training for a simple, low-impact exercise that builds strength-endurance and burns more calories than regular walking

Immediate (calorie burn), 2-4 weeks (endurance), 4-8 weeks (strength/posture) $0-150 (regular backpack free, dedicated ruck $80-150)
recovery B

Grounding (Earthing)

Direct physical contact with the earth's surface - walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand - allowing electron transfer that may reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and calm the nervous system

Immediate (subjective calm), 1-4 weeks (sleep), 4-8 weeks (inflammatory markers) $0 (barefoot) to $50-200 (mats/sheets)