“Consistency is key” is a phrase we hear repeatedly regarding exercise.
But why is it so important? Won’t exercise here and there still yield results?
The answer to the latter question is yes — but also no.
Yes, you may see marginal changes if you exercise for a few weeks, take a month off, and then go back to the gym a bit later. However, you need steady progress to achieve your fitness goals.
If you want a more consistent exercise routine, this blog post is for you.
Let’s explore why consistency matters and how you can become more consistent in the gym!
Why Consistency Is Important In Fitness
The formula for progress in the gym is simple — show up regularly, push your limits, and achieve results.
Making that happen is harder said than done at times, and it’s easy to make excuses for skipping the gym.
After all, “work” is part of the phrase working out, and sometimes work doesn’t sound like a good time.
We’re here to tell you that regular physical activity is necessary for progress because no one achieves their fitness goals one giant leap at a time.
Success requires small, incremental wins.
The Benefits of a Consistent Exercise Routine
Everyone starts their fitness journey at square one, but the people who make it to square 100 are the ones who dedicate themselves to regular workouts.
If you’re a fitness beginner, you’ll see the following benefits when you make it to every training session.
Consistent Exercise Makes Steady Progress
The more consistent you are, the more your body adapts to the discomfort you feel during your workout routine.
When you dedicate yourself to regular exercise, you’ll notice that you can lift more, run further, and feel less sore after a workout over time.
Regular Time in the Gym Encourages Good Habits
Forming good habits can be hard to do. Eating less healthy food, sitting more, and ignoring the call to exercise always seem easier.
When you start going to the gym, it feels more like something you want to do and less like something you have to do. As a bonus, your activity level and eating habits often follow suit.
Habitual Training Prevents Injury
Following proper form in the gym during every workout strengthens your muscles. It also strengthens your tendons, ligaments, and joints, making them more resilient.
This increased resilience translates to less chance of injury in daily life and during future training sessions.
Proper Exercise Boosts Your Mental Health
Working out does as much for your brain as it does for your body.
Scientific studies point to decreased anxiety and depression in people who exercise consistently. This boost comes from an increased release of endorphins and mood boosters like serotonin and oxytocin.
When you stick to your gym routine, the steady flow of feel-good hormones decreases stress and increases happiness.
Weight Management Is Easier With Regular Workouts
You won’t ever burn off all the calories you eat, and that’s okay. Working out helps you manage your weight through steady muscle growth and increased metabolism.
More muscle also burns through fat quickly, which gives you a better chance of losing weight.
How to Be More Consistent in Your Exercise Routines
Consistent exercise doesn’t happen overnight. It requires dedication and, frankly, some hard work. You shouldn’t let that work scare you away.
You can build a better workout routine and stay more consistent by:
- Setting realistic goals and creating a plan to follow
- Finding exercises you enjoy instead of forcing yourself to work out
- Tracking your progress and celebrating when you hit a milestone
These things may seem simple, and that’s because they are. You don’t need to overcomplicate things or dedicate yourself to a grueling routine.
Find what makes you happy, stick to a plan, and reap the rewards of a consistent routine!
We Can Help You Stay Consistent at Fit Body!
At Fit Body Boot Camp, we have a secret weapon that makes consistent exercise easier — community.
When you have support from others, it’s easier to hold yourself accountable and form a habit around your exercise. We also specialize in energetic group classes that make working out a blast.
Most of our members call their time at Boot Camp the best 30 minutes of their day!
Whether you’re new to consistent training or a seasoned veteran, our fitness coaches and members are here to help you put in the work and encourage you every step of the way.
Stop by a location near you to learn what it means to have regular support on your fitness journey!
