The riot workout

I just watched the youtube clip of the protestors singing Oh Canada on Queen Street in front of Steve's Music.
This video is going viral all over the world right now. It sent chills down my spine and made tears spring up in my eyes.
The events of this weekend will undoubtedly be talked about for quite a while to come. As a reporter on the CBC said this morning, "there are things trending on social media right now that will continue trending for quite some time". He mentioned this in particular. No film director could have orchestrated a scene quite like this.

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I know it's not funny but I had to find a way to make a bit of levity out of the heaviness of this weekend. Watching the footage over the weekend, I've wondered how anyone in poor health would safely survive scenes like the above.

What would a workout look like that might prepare you for a protest and the potential of rioting. This training advice would apply to both police and protestors since both groups engage in similar activities.

You guessed it...

Short intense bursts of activity that would allow one to escape danger, pursue violent anarchists, or escape accidental arrest. Training for becoming a war correspondent might look exactly the same. For those of you with a weak heart or any physical limitations, I would say that engaging in protest oriented or war correspondent like training would be contraindicated. Talk to your doctor before starting any new physical activity.

Come to think of it, tabata might be the perfect type of high intensity interval training to prepare someone for the short bursts of running required to stay safe in protests turned riots.

All joking aside, this weekend has saddened the city. I hope the footage being circulated throughout international media and social media sites will not discouraged people from visiting what is normally a peaceful and tolerant city. I heart Toronto. What about you?