Stick-To-Itiveness

Spring is a great time to build a new routine. If you just joined the gym, the key habit you should be focusing on is consistency.

Use these tips to make your new habit stick.

Ambitious goals are great, but not if they prevent you from getting started or burn you out after a few weeks- you don’t need to train 4 or 5 days a week.

Lower the bar and get in twice a week. You’ll accumulate over 100 workouts per year if you can stick with it.

Consistency and moderation over intensity - don’t go too hard too soon. Start slow and if your workouts are easy, who cares, you need to build momentum to help this habit stick  - an easy workout is 10x better than no workout at all, and I’ve seen far too many people go too hard, too soon and burnout from the gym.

Forgive yourself. Don’t chase perfection. Missed a workout? Not a big deal if you get back to it on the next one. Every day is an opportunity to start again.

Think about the long game, these small habits and choices add up over time.

Justin Miner

@justinminergain