(Why to) SIMPLIFY, SIMPLIFY, SIMPLIFY

Oct 28, 2024

Hello Dear One!

I thought to share a combination of experiences I had recently that might be useful for someone struggling around EXERCISE.

I have a girlfriend - M, who wishes to get back into exercise more for the health and well being benefits who is feeling a bit CLUELESS about where to begin.

She participated in a little self flagellation around needing to do something with me and stated that there were probably exercise classes she should go to.

I immediately felt alarmed as it was clear that SHE didn't know either what she might be stepping into as well as what she actually WANTED to achieve,

Because weight loss is not her primary goal STRENGTH TRAINING would be a great first focus.

That will give her the best bang for her buck, could be made to be quite efficient, and will change here body and physiology dramatically for the better long term.

We didn't have this conversation (I still may reach back) - but that would've helped for her to zero in on what might be useful vs random.

Often when people want to change something they don't have a plan.

A plan can seem like more work or complication, but in reality a plan can also make things SIMPLER.

A plan can help streamline your path and cut out the CONFUSION and NOISE.

Which is super helpful when you're NOT an expert AND you're just beginning.

So my quick and casual advice for her?

It was to follow the structure of this workout = Where to Start When You don't Know Where to Begin.

These are also 4 great exercises to aim to incorporate additionally, or base everything off of (like the exercises in that post).

And on another note - closely following that interaction I came across some cool TRX (suspension trainer) exercises that looked really enticing to me.

Because that's the type of resistance training I've been doing I'm often looking for new ways to address my body more fully in ways that I might not be.

What I realized was that these more complicated exercises were GREAT for me, but NOT GREAT for someone super new or (like my girlfriend) PLANLESS.

When we pepper our solid training program with new elements that enhance what's already in place we BENEFIT.

When we haphazardly do random exercises inconsistently we do NOT.

And what that random use of. "shiny objects", results in is CONFUSION, no real forward momentum, and FRUSTRATION.

And if you're wishing to develop a new habit that's meant to be a mainstay in your lifestyle - start STRONG and keep it SIMPLE.

And simple doesn't need to be easy, ineffective, or boring.

It just needs to be clear, complete, doable, and REPEATABLE.

So if you're in the same camp as M - get a plan.

Follow a program.

Talk with someone who knows a bit more to get a handle on your initial and ultimate goals as they might be able to point you in a good (at least) beginning direction.

And then BEGIN!

But start small. Keep it simple. And stay clear on why you're doing this in the first place to help you keep going back for more.

And if you're someone who is in need of a structured weight workout (designed to emphasize a woman's hourglass shape) - check this out!

And if you'd like to start smaller and get some basics down - simply follow the 4 exercises in this post and progress to more when ready.

AND if FAT LOSS is your goal - please know that working out primarily is NOT the best way to go about creating some big change.

Changing your metabolic machinery to ones that BURN FAT (vs just burn sugar) would be a SMART (and simple!) move.

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