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Gym consistency while learning appsec

How I keep training on a schedule without burning out on labs and writeups.

· #fitness #routine #balance

The split

Most weeks I aim for 3–4 sessions — mix of strength and cardio. Bug hunting and PortSwigger labs sit on a separate mental track; the gym is the reset.

What works

  • Fixed days beat motivation. Same slots after work or before deep focus blocks.
  • Short sessions on heavy lab weeks (45 min) beat skipping entirely.
  • Protein and sleep matter as much as PRs when you are staring at Burp for hours.

Why it stays on chriscz

Security is the craft; fitness is the maintenance. Both get writeups here — different folders, same discipline.