Consistency and Effort

The following is an article written by my friend and colleague, Jerry Hill:

1. Consistency
2. Effort

 It’s not some fancy idea or formula contrived by some faceless corporate executive high in an office on Madison Avenue; no one is going to make a million dollars off of this proposal. However, by applying these two principles to your personal spiritual, health and fitness goals you can convert them from mediocre to miraculous.
In my career as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Personal Fitness Trainer I’ve had the distinct pleasure of witnessing people far surpass their immediate goals and move valiantly into their long-term dream simply by the application of these two principles as defined below.

Principle #1 – Consistency
If you want to make steady, measurable progress, show up on a regular basis. That’s pretty simple, right? Woody Allen is famous for saying, “Eighty percent of success is showing up.” Consistency is the foundation of your development. With it you’re unstoppable; without it you’re done for. Integrate your training into your lifestyle and make it a high level priority. With your health and fitness goals consistently in the forefront of your mind it’s hard to ignore them, and your success is practically guaranteed.

Do you have your fitness goals prominently displayed in a location where you can see and review them on a consistent basis?

If not, why? Consistency brings forth success.

Principle #2 – Effort
Intensity is essential to putting forth effort. Your fitness program shouldn’t be easy. In Las Vegas they call it going “All in.” Don’t hold back, lay it all on the line, and give it all that you’ve got. The beauty of this principle is that intensity does not discriminate. No matter what your fitness level, you have the ability to bring your best. This is what I love about performance based training. You will be miraculously inspired by your effort!

Effort also means paying attention to detail while performing the movements of each exercise. Master your form, and work through a full range of motion. It takes particular effort to perfect the basics. We are all a work in progress when it comes to this!

Keep in mind that effort includes what you do outside of your workout too. You can easily destroy your hard earned physical effort by disregarding your nutrition, recovery or sleep.

Remember: No amount of hard work can overcome a crummy diet!

This is often the missing ingredient for success that many need in order to push beyond their goals.

I offer these thoughts with high expectations and anticipation for your upcoming fitness quests and the realization of your unlimited potential.

The ball is now in your court.
God bless you,
Steve