CONSISTENCY – A WAY OF FOLLOWING

In Training, Consistency Is The Key To Your Qualification Goals.

Consistency is undoubtedly the most important factor when working out to achieve goals, inside or outside the gym. Without consistency, plans are inadequate, the body is having a hard time adapting, and building habits can be challenging.

1. Build and Follow Plan- 

No matter what your goals are, they need a consistent level of training to reach that goal. Another way to ensure consistency within the scope of your goals is to build a plan. Plans make it much easier to stay on track because you will not have to think about what you are going to do in the gym today — it is already written. Most programs are designed to follow a set time, usually about 4 weeks. Depending on the goal you want, the system will have a different focus — hypertrophy, endurance, strength, and so on. Each day is designed with a goal in mind, while ensuring that you train in a way that minimizes physical imbalance. If you do not follow the system consistently, the chances of it running are slim.

Theoretically, if you have a plan and do not follow it, the body will not be able to adapt to the system because there is no chance of overloading, which is where the amount of stress in the body lies. Gradually increasing over time, which leads to an increase in strength and performance.

2. Work to Adapt-

Biologically, many things happen in the body during exercise. Over time this reaction changes the body to become stronger, more mature, or more effective in running. Different factors affect adaptability to everyone, so it is not possible to predict when these changes will occur. But adherence to training will increase the chances of seeing adaptation quickly.

Different forms of exercise make different changes. Endurance training will produce different changes than resistance training. While there is a lot of familiarity that can be discussed on this blog, a few examples reported by the CDC include the following:

• Improved muscle ability to use fat as energy

• Muscles and muscles strong

• Increased VO2 max and lactate threshold

• Increased muscle capillaries

• Hypertrophy of the heart muscle

• Increased energy production

Each of these changes is beneficial in different contexts. The body becomes more active or stronger, or performance improves. However, these long-term benefits are only apparent after a long period of consistent training.

3. Build Habits – 

We are creatures of habit. The more we do something, the more natural it becomes. We get this when we learn to walk as children, when we learn to drive and when we exercise. It is common to feel out of place when you try something new, but the more you do, the more comfortable you become.

Current research suggests that sticking to a routine should be done for 68 consecutive days. The idea of ​​sticking to something new for 68 days might seem daunting to some people. When taking on a new challenge, focusing on taking it daily can be a helpful idea. Yes, we may be aiming to develop a lifelong habit; however, thinking about starting a habit that will take years may seem daunting. Start with doing one day, then follow two, and three, and so on.

When you feel comfortable with one small change, add another small change, and so on. Minor changes have stabilized over time and include building new habits. There will probably be days when your system does not work out as it should, but that does not mean that all progress has been lost.

Takeaway

Our bodies get used to it gradually. Ultimately, consistency will help you reach your goals. Without it, you may not have enough structure to allow for growth. Work first to find your goals, find the best way to reach them, and then start with one step at a time. If you are not sure how to get started, NIFS trainers can help you set goals and develop programs that are in line with those goals.