The ability to adapt and improvise is more important than ever
Life is busy enough as it is
The most efficient and effective way to exercise is to seamlessly integrate it into everyday
life
Small exercise sessions in between, provide perspective, fresh ideas, and that post-exercise
pump throughout the day
Time, money, equipment, space, and sweat are optional
Fitness for those with no time and money to waste.
Be pumped. All day.
1-2 minutes of exercise in between other tasks lend a fresh perspective, produce new ideas,
and that post-exercise pump, mentally and physically, all day.
gamification
/ˌɡeɪmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
The application of game-design elements, such as points, badges, and leaderboards, to
non-game contexts in order to encourage engagement.
"the buzzword gamification is used for pretty much everything these days and usually
means little more than generic badges and streaks"
A strategy used in education, marketing, or workplace training to make repetitive
tasks feel more rewarding.
Related:game mechanicsengagement designreward systems
gymification
/ˌdʒɪmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
The practice of making fitness a seamless, ambient, playful part of one’s environment
rather than a rigidly scheduled chore.
"the gymification of my life has taken my physical and mental capability to the next
level and saves a ton of time"
A strategy used in everyday life to improve mental clarity, come up with fresh ideas,
and feel pumped all day.
It's "normal" to go for a run in public places. It isn't unusual to exercise in public
parks. If someone did push-ups in the office, would you find them weird or would you think
they're a badass?
What's "real" exercise?
Does "real" work require you to go to the office? Neither does "real" exercise. Remote work
is everywhere. Where's remote exercise? In this day and age, the ability to adapt and
improvise are more important than ever. We don't mean a home workout. You can train
anywhere, anytime.
💪
Calisthenics unlocked fitness for me.
— Luke
🦥
I'm in my 40s now and I'm taking it easy. Why should I exercise when I already am in a relationship?
— Steven
😏
Gymification? Nah, I'll just keep up my gym routine until I get married.
— Nathan
🤔
It seems excercise is generally portrayed as you need to go full out everytime. That sweat needs to pour off of you or it's not a workout.
— Olivia
🔥
Just fit it in when you can. Why work out an hour when your whole day can be a workout?
— Ash
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"Calisthenics unlocked fitness for me."
— Luke
Effective and efficient.
Pick an exercise variation that is challenging for your current fitness level. Rule of thumb:
You shouldn't be able to do more than 5. Practice the exercise throughout the day. There's no
need to go to your limits. Leave a couple of reps on the table. When you're comfortable with
the exercise, move on to a more challenging variation.
You won't even break a sweat and you don't need to.
Why work out? Just play.
A "workout" implies effort and suffering. It literally has "work" in it. "Play" implies fun
and creativity. It's about the joy of discovery. You can improvise exercise in any
environment. And if you are a parent, show your kids that fitness is part of life, not a
chore you run away from.
Your life. Your terms.
Time, money, equipment, and space are optional. You don't need a perfect schedule. Don't add
another task. Don't sweat it. Remove the friction of fitness. No dependencies. No
requirements. Just freedom. Turn your world into your gym.
What's the harm in trying? Dare to cheat on your gym.
Fitness Test
Are you able to do a push-up?
Fitness Test
Are you able to do a pull-up?
Fitness Test
How many classic squats can you do without too much struggle?