Minimalism Vs Simplicity in Training

Minimalism and simplicity may seem to be the same thing, but they are actually quite different. While minimalism is about constantly looking for ways to reduce the elements in your program, simplicity is about recognizing what you want to achieve and then focusing on what’s most necessary to achieve that.

In this way, a minimalist approach may not always be best, but trying to simplify things can give you just what you need .

[adamtakacs]

My latest workout was 30 pull ups & 30 dips in 15 minutes.

[DaveLowe]

The attraction to minimalism is brought on by too many options and competing opinions. I've found that I can simplify my workouts by writing them down.

I have a bunch I can choose from, they're all roughly the same, hit all the chains, but enough variation to keep it interesting. And cause they're planned out, I don't need to think beyond picking one based on how I feel. When I feel an exercise could be made harder or change my goal (e.g. more bicep work) then I can easily tweak them. Simple.

I should say, some are as basic as 2x pull ups 1x navy seal burpee on repeat for 10 minutes. But some have 8 different exercises and is a more traditional reps based workout for when I have time and feel more focused.

[ninjasrose]

It’s all very individual in my experience. It took me to get injured and be laid up for months on a sofa to change my ways. It was a HUGE blessing in disguise! 😂

[peterjaimez]

Just the right amount, the "goldylock" not too much, nor too little, just the right quantity, principle stated in s brilliant manner 👍 Cheers

[christinasmith]

Really enjoyed this discussion. Makes sense to me.

[AndreLeitedaSilvaGaldino]

I guess you are Just using a personal definition of minimalism.
It did not make any Sense or It is based on any rational or objective criteria.
We Can Just use words like there were magical spell.
The law of diminishing returns is not about feelings.

[LastOne-to]

It's not about minimalism. These guys ask you these questions because they're lazy and uncommitted.