🏃‍♂️ The Power of Simplicity in Your Training Plan

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The Power of Simplicity in Your Training Plan

Here’s a secret the fitness industry doesn’t want you to hear:

You don’t need a complicated plan to get results.

• 4–6 compound movements done well beat 12 fluff exercises with no intent

• The basics—presses, pulls, squats, carries—still work

• Progress comes from effort, consistency, and tracking—not from trendy workout names

Simple doesn’t mean easy. It means focused. If you’ve been program-hopping or trying to “optimize” every set, take a breath.

Stick to the fundamentals and execute with intensity.

Momentum Builder:

Stop Chasing “Optimal”—Chase Consistent

“Should I do fasted cardio?”

“Is 8 reps better than 10?”

“Which split burns more fat?”

Those questions matter less than this one:

“Can I actually stick to it?”

Perfect plans don’t change your body—consistent ones do.

Choose simple. Stick with it. And make that your advantage.

Question from Our Readers:

“How many exercises should I do per workout?”

– Joel, 53, from Sacramento

Great question!

Here’s a clean rule of thumb:

• 4–6 exercises per workout is more than enough

• Focus on 2–3 compound lifts (like presses, rows, squats)

• Add 1–2 accessory or isolation moves (like curls, triceps, core)

More exercises doesn’t equal more gains—better effort per movement does. Master a few lifts, and your progress will follow.

Fit Trivia: Which early 2000s video game featured a jacked Spartan warrior who trained through rage, chains, and Greek gods—and became a symbol of relentless strength?

Answer: Kratos from God of War! With his shredded frame, chain-blade workouts, and no-rest-for-the-vengeful training style, Kratos inspired an entire generation to chase Spartan-level intensity—and probably hit a few extra bicep curls after playing.

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Publisher: Ryan Engel

Editor: Michael Pender

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