Consistency
Speak with any good fitness professional and they will tell you
that above all else, CONSISTENCY is first and foremost in achieving ones goals.
You can have the best laid plans, all the right equipment and a "trainer
to the stars" and it all means nothing if you don't show up and perform on
a consistent basis. You MUST be unfailing in your training, cardiovascular and
nutritional programs – or all bets are off. When I train individuals, I can
tell right away who is going to make the most progress by virtue of their
dedication and those who are going to struggle because they have not yet made
that all important committed to themselves to work hard and consistently. Talking
about exercising and actually showing up to do it are two entirely different things
as you well know and making time, not excuses to exercise is what will improve
your health, mind and body. Too often I see individuals starting to make
improvements and then get waylaid for a period and they lose their momentum –
resulting in frustration and a further lack of enthusiasm and dedication.
I often see (unfortunately) individuals who will not attend their
training sessions due to “other” obligations, misunderstanding that their
health should be high on the “to do” list and should be a priority. An
application of a quality resistance and cardiovascular training program along
with a sound nutritional plan is not a part time approach, it is more of a life
change and once one becomes committed to that change, positive results will
happen. Exercise and eating right on an occasional or semi-occasional basis
will not yield good results – or any at all for that matter.
Attending to your health doesn’t need to be a full time job
either. Making time to exercise two to three times per week for 20-30 minutes –
if you are truly working hard – will yield fantastic results in muscle gain,
fat loss and cardiovascular health, assuming you are utilizing a safe and
efficient program. I have clients that train with me two times per week for
approximately 20 minutes and have made obvious gains in muscle and fat loss –
not to mention an overall improvement in their physical and mental health. Of
course, eating well is pretty much an every day thing but once proper habits
and food selections are in order, it becomes second nature.
So, don’t make excuses for not exercising. If you have 60 minutes
a week, you can improve your health, BUT the key is to be consistent in your
efforts. The rewards are there for the taking.
Fred Fornicola