WTF is KISMIF?

One of my most memorable classes in high school was Physics - mainly because of the teacher. Physics can be a pretty tough subject to understand with its different laws, theories, equations, and stuff like that.

However, this class wasn't like that at all - in fact, it was a bunch of fun! Why? Because of my teacher believed in the principle of KISMIF - "Keep it Simple, Make it Fun."



Instead of sitting around reading textbooks and memorizing equations, we took field trips and performed experiments so that we actually understood the principles behind Physics.

The result?

A classroom full of kids that not only learned a lot, but had a ton of fun doing it.

Exercise is the same way. I don't have to tell you how the fitness industry tries to push everybody into overly complicated routines. There has long been this underlying idea that a complicated routine is a successful routine. And the vast majority of the time, this just isn't the case.

So, what should you do if you want to design a routine that you will stick with, produce results, be simple, and enjoy? Simple - KISMIF.

Keep it Simple, Make it Fun.

First of all, figure out your goals (what it is you want or need to accomplish).



From there, outline something that will fit your schedule.

Next, pick exercises/movements that are not only result producing, but you simply just enjoy performing (I feel enjoyment is an often overlooked factor when it comes to exercising - it is much easier to "stick to" and get motivated for a routine that you enjoy than not).

Lastly, don't get *too* crazy. You don't need to do every exercise in the book, so feel free to just pick a few. Not only will you have a more simple workout, but you will leave some of those "fun" exercises in the bag for the next time you overhaul your training plan.

Did you know that when I put together "Working Class Fitness - The Programs", I put together almost an entire year's worth of training (over 210 separate workouts), but only used a grand total of NINE different pieces of equipment to accomplish it all? It was nothing fancy - in fact, most of

The workouts were rather simple (esp when compared to other programs designed to accomplish similar goals).

But I've had people all over the world use these workouts, and get into the best shape they've ever been in...and they've had a bunch of fun along the way. (Though, they *did* work their asses off to do it! ;-)

And it was all based on KISMIF - Keep It Simple, Make It Fun. You can do the same in your workouts.

Train Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard-
Matt "Wiggy" Wiggins
http://www.workingclassfitness.com

PS - To get more info on "Working Class Fitness - The Programs", go here.