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Intermittent living is the practical implementation of the KPNI principles. It is the conscious, short-term, and controlled reintroduction of natural stressors into your everyday life.

We learn to switch between vital states again, thereby reactivating our natural adaptation systems.

• Cold and heat

• Activity and reward

• Eating and fasting

Here are three simple tips on how you can integrate the KPNI principles into your everyday life today—and get a first taste of more energy and mental clarity.

1. Temperature kick: Short and COLD/HOT in the morning

Our ancestors did not experience a constant temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Exposing yourself to cold and heat trains your cardiovascular system and stimulates your immune system.

Tip: Take a really cold or hot shower in the morning, starting with your legs and arms and working your way up to your torso.

2. Comfort killer: seek out small amounts of exercise

We are made for movement! Instead of sitting at a desk for hours on end.

Tip: take short, intense “sitting breaks” (1 minute) that get your heart rate up. Or get 10 minutes of fresh air before you drink your first coffee.

3. Breathing challenge: Short-term hypoxia

Short-term, controlled oxygen deprivation (hypoxia) is a powerful stimulus that trains your cells' powerhouses (mitochondria) and makes them more efficient.

Tip: Try a simple breath-holding exercise once a day (even in front of the TV): Breathe out deeply and hold your breath for as long as you can. Repeat this 3 to 5 times in a row.

Ready for the next step? These simple practices are just the beginning! With intermittent living according to KPNI, we dive deeper into the mechanisms of your body!