New program uses exercise to help manage emotions surrounding Chauvin trial Iron Sharpening Iron is a workout program that uses physical activity to help men cope with the many emotions that have come with the Derek Chauvin trial. Author: Steve Jefferson Updated: 8:39 PM CDT April 8, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis men are helping other men use their physical health to treat their mental health when it comes to the death of George Floyd. The help involves challenging their body during a serious workout. The men use exercise to get emotionally stronger while taking care of their physical selves. The men are now the first participants in the Iron Sharpening Iron program. It's a workout to help with the rollercoaster of emotions they're experiencing because of the televised trial of Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.