When it comes to improving your physical fitness, there's one word that trainers, health experts and experienced gym-goers will bring up again and again: consistency. In fact, as a fitness writer who speaks to health experts almost every day, the most common piece of advice I hear is that staying consistent with a workout routine is absolutely key to making progress.
As such, I meticulously followed a strict workout plan for years. I dedicated myself to CrossFit workouts, usually at the same time, on the same day, four times a week, barely missing a session for over three years. And it worked. I was stronger and fitter than ever, regularly hitting personal bests and experiencing those coveted post-exercise endorphins. I was so disciplined with my routine that motivation wasn't even necessary, for the most part. I did my workouts because that was simply what I did to feel good in my body and mind – they were non-negotiable.
