Your Workouts Are Too Complex

When it comes to strength training, simplicity works.

I see a lot of workouts that just have too much going on. Too many exercises and a lot of junk volume.

For general health and fitness, the basics will cover most of the bases.

Simple strength workouts tend to be the most effective, because they’re easier to stick with and they’re easier to track. Maybe it’s just my lack of attention span, but the simpler the program, the more likely I am to stick with it.

You don’t need much - a push, a pull, a hinge, a squat, maybe a loaded carry and some cardio will keep you covered. Increase load or reps and that will carry you forever, more or less.

Any more complex and it’s overwhelming. It gets tempting to cut corners, and if you’re strapped for time, it’s hard to cram it all in. I’ve seen great progress with minimal programs like I described above. My clients have as well. Plus you can give more attention to each exercise, and really give each movement your all, when you don’t have too many to think about.

The simple stuff works.

If you live in Toronto, and are looking for some guidance on how to structure your strength training and progressive overload, schedule a consultation call now to get the ball rolling! And if you have any questions, feel free to send me an email and I’ll answer as best I can!