{"id":1239,"date":"2023-04-16T21:26:56","date_gmt":"2023-04-16T21:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2023-04-17T16:25:46","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T16:25:46","slug":"8-steps-to-create-consistency-in-workouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/HealthChicChatter.com\/?p=1239","title":{"rendered":"8 Steps to Create Consistency in Workouts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you started a workout program only to have it derailed when life gets busy or tough?\u00a0 Friends, I\u2019m here to tell you: You.Can.Do.This. YOU are strong. See, strength isn\u2019t about being the fastest or running the farthest.\u00a0 Strength is about showing up for your commitments to yourself consistently<\/em> & with a positive attitude.<\/p>\n

Big, bodacious goals are great. But…did you know there is a LOT of success achieved when reaching 80% of your goals? You see, it’s not about perfection and 100% day in, day out. It’s about the consistency of effort. Consistency is arguably the most important component when working to accomplish goals, in or out of the gym.<\/strong> Without consistency, efforts can be thwarted and forming habits can be more challenging.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself struggling to stay on track, check out the strategies below to help with your health and fitness goal success:<\/p>\n

Remember your why<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re prepping for the next competition, trying to get healthy, learning a new skill, or just trying to live life fuller, remember\u00a0why\u00a0you are trying to workout<\/em>.\u00a0Find your why, write it down, and reference it often!<\/p>\n

Something is better than nothing.<\/strong> Have you ever skipped the gym because you couldn’t finish your workout?\u00a0 It is always better to do something than nothing at all.<\/em> When you do something, you begin to develop a habit\/routine that improves your health.\u00a0 If you walked instead of working out intensely, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that you did something.<\/p>\n

Find an activity you enjoy<\/strong> that keeps your body moving\u00a0whether it is going on a walk, riding a bike, playing a game of soccer or basketball, practicing handstands (a work in progress for me), or whatever.\u00a0 Just do it.<\/p>\n

The key is not to prioritize your schedule but to schedule your priorities.<\/strong>\u00a0 Let\u2019s be honest, life can get busy and hectic and crazy. Make taking care of yourself a priority so you can take care of others.\u00a0\u00a0 When you have the most energy in the day, so do your best to work out then. Schedule it.\u00a0 Pay attention when you hear yourself say, “I don’t have time” because what you are really saying is that “It’s not important enough”. Schedule your priorities.<\/p>\n

Listen to your body.<\/strong> Follow your body’s cues and modify your workouts accordingly.<\/em>\u00a0 Instead of doing your full workout, you can modify weights or the number of sets — or even do some mobility\/stretching. Not only is it ok, but it\u2019s also smart to listen to your body and adjust.<\/p>\n

Imagine how you will feel after your workout<\/strong> (or a week or month or year)! Our bodies are meant to move and a body in motion stays in motion. \u00a0Visualizing the \u201cafter\u201d can help.<\/p>\n

Find community and accountability<\/strong>. Surround yourself with others who are seeking similar actions. This is huge for me. I am SO grateful to my fitness friends for our mutual motivation & learnings shared over the years.<\/p>\n

Create a plan<\/strong> with SMART goals. Write them down, post them where you can see them, and then share them with your friends and family. There are many ways to set goals and track success \u2013 experiment and find what works for you. (See my blog posts on goal setting.)<\/p>\n

I hope these strategies help you get and stay on track with your workouts!<\/p>\n

Remember:<\/p>\n