The Stoic Network

Stoic Workout Routine: Train Like a Philosopher (No Gym Needed) Stoic Workout Routine: Train Like a Philosopher (No Gym Needed) The Day I Quit the Gym (And Found a 2,000-Year-Old Secret) I slammed my gym locker shut, exhausted. After 6 months of lifting weights and counting calories, I looked better—but still felt weak, distracted, and mentally fragile . That night, I read this from Marcus Aurelius' journal : "You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." The next morning, I tried something radical: A Stoic workout . No weights. No machines. Just ancient techniques used by: Roman soldiers to endure marches Greek philosophers to sharpen focus Samura...