Sunday Story…Consistency

The single most important facet of your fitness journey is consistency. Consistency may be the most important facet in a lot of things. But in the fitness realm consistency reigns supreme.

We can talk about reps and sets and exercises, and tempo ad nauseum. But those things do not mean squat if you don’t show up regularly. The hardest day was your first day. After you walk through the door the first time, knowing little and unsure of what to expect, every day after that is easier.

You will have days when you don’t want to go to the gym, we all do. Yes, even Ellie and me. What do you do on those days? You go anyway. You show up and do work. Every day is not going to be your best day. But your worst day in the gym is better than the regret and recriminations you will experience when you don’t go because you just aren’t “feeling” it. Think back…have you ever felt worse after a workout that you completed than you did before you started even though you really didn’t want to do it? I think not.

This is why we have a calendar. Plan your trips to the box on your calendar. Next week I will be there (fill in the blanks!) And then, come hell or high water, you show up. If you are committed to show up 4 days a week then get here 4 days a week. Whatever your level of commitment you owe it to yourself to fulfill that commitment. Having integrity with yourself may be one of the best things you can do for yourself.

Consistency is king. Without consistency, your results will suffer. With consistency, your results will soar. Get in here.

 

John Mariotti

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