Intensify Strength and Fitness

We’ve all heard the sayings:
“Motivation comes and goes, habits carry you”.
“It’s not about perfection, it’s about consistency”.
“Consistently good is better than inconsistently great”.

There’s a reason these sayings get used so often. They’re TRUE. But just because they’re true, doesn’t mean it’s easy to practice.

The average person that starts a health and fitness practice quits before the first 12 months. The majority of those people rarely make it past the first 6 months. Why?

More often it is inconsistency in adherence to their plan. These people tend to fall into an “all or nothing” mentality. As soon as they hit a speed bump in the road, they’re completely off track.

Whether it’s a new fitness program, or a dietary protocol, consistency in adherence will by far be the largest predictor of your success.

Here are 5 tips that will help improve overall consistency:
Make it non-negotiable. There are a lot of things in our life that we do that we will make time for regardless of circumstance. Showering, eating food, brushing our teeth, etc. Regular exercise and movement should be treated the same.
Schedule it on your calendar. Just like a work meeting or a doctor’s appointment.
Commit to a minimum monthly expectation. Life can be different from week to week. Setting a monthly goal can help if unforeseen circumstances pop up. We recommend at least 15 training days per month, as a good minimum goal to maintain fitness level and start to make measurable progress.
Surround yourself with like-minded people that support your goals. Having a community of people that help you stay on track and support your lifestyle is huge. You’ve heard the saying, “you’re the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” If you hang out with 5 alcoholics, you’re bound to be the sixth. If you spend time around a group of healthy and fit people, you are more likely to acquire the characteristics of a healthy and fit person.
Choose something you enjoy. If you don’t like it, you’re less likely to want to keep doing it.

Remember, it’s about progress and not perfection. Understand that it’s a process. Have questions or comments? Leave them below.

Starting a new program can be hard. Entering into a new gym environment can be intimidating.
You don’t want to stand out and feel like you don’t know what you’re doing.
You feel like you’re not ready to do “THAT” type of training.

We get it!

That’s why all new members at Intensify get an intro that is personalized for their needs. We’ll meet you where you’re at and help you determine what the best plan for progress is for YOU.

If training in group classes is your goal, we’ll help prepare you to step confidently into that atmosphere.
If your current needs require more individualized attention, we will set you up with a coach and a plan to meet those needs.

We’re here to help you have lasting success, and to live a lifestyle of fitness focused around longevity.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for, set up your free intro by sending us a DM or email us at [email protected]

www.intensifystrong.com