The Pitfalls of Exercise Hopping: Why Consistency Matters
Published about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Find Your Balance
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This newsletter aims to educate, inspire, and support my subscribers in achieving their fitness goals while prioritizing hormonal balance.
Hey lovely!
Are you guilty of exercise hopping? You know, jumping from one workout to another, trying the latest fitness trend on TikTok or Instagram in search of the perfect routine? If so, you're not alone. Many women fall into the trap of constantly switching up their workouts or exercises, hoping to find the magic recipe for achieving their fitness goals.
In this newsletter, I'm shining a spotlight on the problems associated with exercise hopping and highlighting the importance of consistency in your fitness journey.
The Perils of Exercise Hopping
Lack of Progress: One of the most significant drawbacks of constantly trying different exercises is the lack of progress. Without consistency, it's challenging to track your improvements or see meaningful results. You may find yourself stuck in a cycle of starting over every time you switch to a new workout, never making significant strides towards your goals. You need to use progressive overload to grow muscle and prevent plateaus(I'll explain this in the next newsletter).
Increased Risk of Injury: When you're constantly changing up your workouts, you may not give your body enough time to adapt and recover properly. This increases the risk of overuse injuries, strains, and muscle imbalances. Consistency allows your body to gradually adapt to the demands of exercise and reduces the likelihood of injury.
Lack of Focus: Trying different exercises can lead to a lack of focus and direction in your fitness routine. Without a clear plan or program to follow, you may feel overwhelmed or unsure about which exercises are most effective for your goals. Consistency allows you to focus your efforts on specific exercises and track your progress over time.
Mental Fatigue: Constantly switching up your workouts can lead to mental fatigue and burnout. It takes time to learn new exercises(insert muscle memory here), adjust to different routines, and stay motivated. This constant change can leave you feeling overwhelmed and discouraged, making it harder to stick to your fitness goals in the long run. Its really making it more complicated then it needs to be.
The Power of Consistency
Progress Over Perfection: Consistency is key when it comes to making progress in your fitness journey. Instead of chasing the latest fad or trying to find the perfect workout, focus on consistency and gradual improvement over time. Believe it or not; small, consistent efforts add up to significant results in the long run.
Building Habits: Consistency helps you build healthy habits that become ingrained in your daily routine. By committing to regular exercise and sticking to a consistent program, you develop discipline, resilience, and a sense of accountability to yourself.
Tracking Your Progress: Consistency allows you to track your progress more effectively. When you stick to a program, you can measure your improvements over time, whether it's increased strength, endurance, flexibility, or weight loss. This feedback reinforces your efforts and keeps you motivated to continue moving forward.
Long-Term Sustainability: Consistency is the key to long-term success and sustainability in your fitness journey. You not only will gain confidence in your abilities, but by establishing an exercise routine that you enjoy and can maintain; you are setting yourself up for lifelong health and wellness.
Remember: It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for the rest of the world to notice. So, while you can look forward to feeling and looking better in just a matter of months, it is important to remember that consistency is key. Embrace it, stay committed, and watch as you transform your health, strength, and well-being over time.
The ReFit Challenge
From goal-setting strategies to workout plans, I'm here to support you every step of the way as you prioritize consistency and progress. My new signature 6 week challenge is starting March 8th! It will include a 6 week strength building program, Nutritional Plan, hormone balancing education and gut resetting to get your metabolism revved up for spring!
