Why You’re Not Seeing Results With Your Workouts
What your fitness routine is missing.
I get some people just want to get a workout done and be out of there. That’s an accomplishment.
However, there has to be a goal or else you’re just yo-yo-ing with exercise like some people tend to do with diet.
There’s no structure and you wonder why you’re not seeing results even though you’re working out 3–4 times/week.
Yes, you need structure such as a workout program as I mentioned in my last newsletter. In order to get real results, you need a program that is customized based on your goals, fitness level, and other preferences.
Along with that program, you need to track your workouts.
What do I mean by that?
It’s beneficial to take note of how many sets and reps you did, how much weight you lifted, and your energy level in order to make progress, and progress gets you the results you want.
A study showed CrossFit members who logged their workouts most often did significantly more total exercise than those who did so least often, according to a recent Texas A&M University study.
The researchers noted six potential benefits associated with logging your workouts:
- It reminds you of your goals. You’re working toward something that’s meaningful to you.
- You experience higher engagement in each workout. You aren’t just going through the motions; you’re trying to improve over time.
- You have proof of achievement. When you do reach a milestone, it’s right there on paper or pixels. It’s now part of your permanent record (but in a good way).
- You feel a growing sense of competence when you see how far you’ve come. Making progress is a great motivator to continue.
- You enjoy it more, which is what happens when you have a written record of achievement and increasing confidence in your abilities.
- You’re more likely to stick with your routine and exercise consistently. Your log isn’t just a record of what you did when you showed up. It’s also a reminder of the times you showed up.
That’s a lot of good reasons.
But remember: Individual results may vary. For some people, logging workouts could be a hassle that takes the joy out of their gym time.
So always make sure to ask, “How’s this REALLY working for me?”
That’ll help you know what to do.
In need of a workout program to follow at the gym or at home that is catered to your goals? Check out my 8-week customized workout program that I will create based on your fitness goals, circumstances (gym or home gym), fitness level, and other preferences.
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