Max Holloway Post-Training Gaming Unwind

A 90 minute mental decompression sequence based on the Max Holloway gaming routine, combining post-workout nutrition with multiplayer video games to unwind after intense physical effort.

5 time blocks, 90 minutes in total.

Time blocks

Shower and Hydration Reset: 15 min
Wash off sweat and drink water with electrolytes
Post-Workout Nutrition: 15 min
Eat a high-protein meal or shake to support recovery
Console Setup and Audio Calibration: 5 min
Adjust headset, join party chat, and boot up your game
Squad Multiplayer Gaming Session: 40 min
Play team-based competitive games with friends to decompress
Screen Exit and Wrist Stretch: 15 min
Step away from screens and gently stretch hands and wrists

About this routine

Former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway relies heavily on gaming after intense physical sessions. For Holloway, stepping away from the octagon and logging onto his console is not just entertainment. It forms a core part of his mental recovery process. Following the Max Holloway gaming routine allows athletes and high performers to transition out of fight or flight mode after hard exertion.

Hard training elevates stress hormones and keeps the mind fixated on performance. Holloway uses multiplayer titles like Call of Duty to redirect his competitive drive into a low-impact activity. By teaming up online with friends and teammates, he shifts focus entirely away from combat sports, allowing his central nervous system to reset while maintaining social connections.

This sequence structures ninety minutes of post-workout transition. It begins with physical hygiene and nutrition, moves into focused online gaming, and finishes with a clean break from screens before the rest of the evening. You can track this block with a flexible routine timer to balance active play with deliberate rest.

Why this routine works

Lowers mental fatigue by shifting focus away from hard physical exertion
Supports muscle recovery through immediate post-workout hydration and nutrition
Maintains social connection and team camaraderie during intense training cycles
Helps calm the central nervous system after high-adrenaline workouts

FAQ

What is Max Holloway's gaming routine?

Max Holloway plays multiplayer video games like Call of Duty after heavy training sessions to relax mentally and switch off fight focus.

Why does Max Holloway play video games after training?

Gaming gives Holloway a mental break from fighting while keeping his mind engaged in a fun, low-impact environment with friends.

How long does Max Holloway spend gaming post-workout?

Holloway typically streams or plays for a few hours in the afternoon or evening once his physical training and recovery tasks are complete.

Sources

Max Holloway GQ Essentials, GQ Sports
Max Holloway Interview on Gaming and Fight Camp, ESPN MMA