The saying “pain is just weakness leaving the body” has been used many times to push intensity and get through a difficult workout. Intensity is important but does it trump being consistent with your routine over the long term?
The truth is that intensity definitely has its place in any program but can sometimes cause injuries when you train beyond technical failure or develop overuse injuries. Intensity is also not something you can realistically perform with every workout without walking a fine line of injuries, causing more harm than good or getting diminishing returns.
By having a proper plan for each week and month so you can schedule intensity levels to maximize your results will be the best approach. Studies show that consistency by in large is the biggest factor in getting results over the long term for your health and fitness goals.
Here are some benefits from consistency within your fitness program:
💪 Imporoved habits for your fitness schedule that will ensure success.
💪 The ability to increase intensity as you go through your program and set new goals.
💪 Increased strength and muscle gains.
💪 Increased motivation from getting results.
