“There will always be obstacles, unexpected challenges and reasons to put yourself last”—a fitness industry veteran explains how consistency and workout variety helped her progress

Meggan Berg squats down in preparation to lift a heavy barbell at a gym.

Welcome to Workout Diaries, a series where we ask experts to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine.

Meggan Berg has been in the health and fitness industry for more than 20 years. In that time, she's worked as a trainer, yoga teacher, and group class leader.