Simple Workouts Work

League of Wildness,

The 'Industrial Fitness Complex' (IFC) wants us to think that our health and fitness is so complicated that you must obey their every program, gadget, and gimmick in order to finally get in shape.

We know this to be false.

I once spoke to a great mind in the field of Strength & Conditioning who very accurately described a common 'training' journey.

He spoke of starting on the mountainside, but then quickly descending into the 'Valley of Complexity' where one chases increasing complex (and often confusing) training methodologies in a quest to find the perfect program.

After years of trials and tribulations one eventually emerges from the Valley and heads back up the mountain with a new level of clarity that is the result of earned-wisdom.

I think that deep down we know how to be strong, healthy, and nutritious.

The challenge is that for decades we've been brainwashed by the IFC to buy into crash diets and get-ripped-quick programs.

Do you want to know a secret?

If you are new to exercise and/or starting again after some time off - anything that is about your current 'threshold of adaptation' will drive positive results.

The real question to answer is what type of training will we do consistently.

Because for us - quick and easy is not necessarily the goal.

I think ultimately it's about taking responsibility for your health and fitness along with expanding your potential.

The stronger and healthier you are - the greater your capacity for life.

One thing I've thought about a lot over the past year is how to distill down to the most foundational 'principles' that are extremely simple and executable for a very long time.

Here's what I've concluded -

I think that by doing...

3 Rucks each week

3 Strength Workouts each week

3 Mobility sessions each week

...you can completely transform your life and most importantly - you can stay consistent - for life.

The workouts mentioned above can be extremely simple and I think that 'doing what you will do consistently' super-cedes what might be considered "ideal".

Here's one example to consider:

1 Short Ruck, 1 Medium Ruck, 1 Long Ruck each week
3-5 sets of 10-15 reps of 3-5 Bodyweight exercises
1 Yoga session, 1 stretching session, 1 Dynamic Mobility Session

And of course there are infinite permutations of the above.

Especially during holidays, keeping training simple is the way to reinforce the 'something is better than nothing' mindset.

Don't overthink it and don't stress.

It's important to enjoy life and this is one of my favorite times of year to spend festive time with my friends and family.

Get outside with some weight on your back and be merry.

Much love,
-Dan, wild gym founder

Simple Workouts Work

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