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Is Consistency Still King in Fitness?

We’ve all heard it before, the age old advice

“You just have to be consistent.”

But is it really that simple?

Let’s be honest, staying consistent with your fitness and health goals is tough. Life happens. Work ramps up, the kids need your attention, your energy dips, and your schedule changes more often than the weather. Even the little things like the weather itself or where you’re training can derail your weekly routine. Trust me I get it now after working away from the pristine gym environment I have been in since I was 18. Cold winter rainy days just suck for training consistency lol!

Here’s another twist, what if you’re too consistent? You’ve nailed your weekly workouts, but now you’re stuck in a plateau. You’re doing everything “right,” but seeing no progress. So… what does consistency mean in that situation?

It’s confusing, right?

This blog isn’t going to magically solve all your fitness consistency struggles, but it might help reframe how you look at the whole idea.

What Gets in the Way of Consistency?

Consistency sounds great in theory, but there are real-world factors that affect how achievable it is:

• Do you have the time? Especially when you’re under the pump at work?
• Do you travel and stay away for work often?
• Is your training location accessible and weather-permitting?
• Is it even enjoyable?
• Is every workout painfully hard? That kind of dread can kill consistency fast.
• Injuries, none of us think it’ll happen to us, until it does.
• And when you finally do have time… can you keep it up once stress levels rise again?

The list of potential roadblocks is long. So yeah, “just be consistent” is easier said than done.

So… Is Consistency Still the Answer?

The short answer is Yes, but maybe not in the way you’ve always thought.

I do believe consistency is important. But if I’m being honest, that old-school, slow and steady daily grind type of consistency doesn’t really work for me.

If you know me haha I am an “all or nothing” kind of bloke.

Being an “all or nothing” kind of person means you’re either fully in 100%, no mucking around or you’re out completely. There’s no middle ground.

It’s the mindset of:

• “If I’m training, I’m going hard, with a strict diet, a locked-in routine, and a big goal in sight.”
• Or: “If I’m not locked in, I’m not interested. I’ll coast until I’m ready to go all out again.”
  

I don’t think it’s laziness. It’s intensity in short, focused bursts of directed output. When an “all or nothing” person switches on, they are unstoppable! 

But when there’s no clear goal or challenge, the motivation can drop off fast.

It’s a double edged sword, high performance when the fire’s lit, but tough to maintain steady effort without a target. 

So instead of aiming for perfect daily consistency, I approach things using a “time block and target system.”

What’s a Time Block and Target System?

It all comes back to your goal, a specific result, tied to a specific deadline. That deadline becomes your time block. The outcome becomes your target.

For me, waking up at 4am just to do a one-hour workout “because it’s healthy” doesn’t motivate me. I need a challenge, something that pushes me, inspires me, and forces me to adjust my lifestyle to reach it.

When I’ve got a clear goal, like a 10kg weight loss goal, an event, a fun run, or a personal best, I get focused. I get fired up. I get consistent.

Sure, I love the idea of just doing a cruisy 45-60 minute workout every day and then going on with my life. But honestly, without a clear goal and timeline, I start drifting. I lose purpose. I get lazy and just unmotivted.

A specific goal forces me to act. It’s what keeps me on track.

What Happens After the Goal?

Here’s the downside, after hitting a big target, I usually go through a bit of a drop-off or “off-season.” That’s just how I’m wired, I go all in, then I reset.

But that cycle works for me. When I’m on, I’m ON. And during those time blocks, my consistency is rock solid.

What’s the Takeaway?

Consistency looks different for everyone. But the truth remains to get results, you need to show up regularly.

So if daily discipline is a struggle, maybe try setting a time bound goal. Something like training for a 10km fun run or aiming to drop 10kg before Christmas 2025.

A goal like that gives you direction, focus, and a reason to keep going when motivation dips.

It could be the pressure you need to spark action, to wake up, get moving, and chase down what you’re really after.

If this all feels a bit overwhelming, or if you’re struggling to find your rhythm with fitness or weight loss goals, don’t be afraid to reach out.

Give me a call on 0414 592 887 for a free chat. I’d love to help.

I am back to full time Personal Training from the 19th May 2025.

My home club will be Carlingford Fitness First, however I will be able to train elsewhere if it’s required for your convenience.

Here’s what I’ve got on offer starting from 19th May 2025

·  One-on-One Personal Training

·  Group Training 

·  Online Coaching

To kick things off:
3 WEEKS OF FREE COACHING, including:

·  3 x 1hr Personal Training Sessions (in-person)

·  Training program designed specifically towards your weight loss and/or fitness goals.

·  Training program designed to fit into your busy work/life schedule.

·  Quality and quantity dietary changes designed specifically towards your goals.

·  Frequent coaching calls discussing your progression and support.

·  Frequent check-ins to ensure program quality control and client satisfaction.

But fair warning: This is for people who are ready to put in the work. If you’re serious about change, I’m here to coach you hard and coach you right.