The Good Place Workout

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It's springtime! Time to get working on the beach body for this summer. Or just to get moving again because you've been hibernating through the winter. Whatever your reason, it's always a good time to get moving again. My wife and I are poised to rewatch The Good Place soon, so this time I've come in with a workout routine to go along with NBC's groundbreaking comedy series. So throw on an episode of this epic of good and evil and just follow the directions below.

Disclaimer: While I am a licensed physical therapy provider, I am not a personal trainer or a medical practitioner. Partner as necessary with your doctor prior to engaging in any diet or excise programs. If any of these exercises cause increased pain, stop the exercise immediately.

• A flashback/memory begins - Plank 30 seconds
• Someone uses a censored curse word - Seated Good Morning 10 reps 
• Someone says "Good Place" - Lateral Raise 10 reps
• Someone says "Bad Place" - Thoracic CARS 10 reps 
• Chidi names a philosopher - Prone Press Ups 10 reps 
• Tahani name-drops a celebrity - Prone Hip ER Lift 10 reps 
• Jason proposes a bad plan - Toe Yoga 10 reps 
• Janet says "not a girl" - Prone Hip CARS 10 reps 
• Michael says something manipulative - Squeeze Bridges 10 reps 
• Eleanor makes a sexual comment - Lunges 10 reps 

***Exercises updated January 2024 to account for what I've learned practicing physical therapy. This workout is intended to work without any equipment, but feel free to add small dumbbells or bands as you're safely able.

Everything is fine. Just take breaks as needed.