Exercise Consistency
The biggest key to seeing results in any program is exercise consistency. You might have the greatest trainer in the world, but if you don’t go see him or her, not much is going to change.
So, how does one become more consistent? For starters, be realistic. I have a wife, two kids, a full time job and a long commute, it would be unrealistic for me to workout 5 times a week (I shoot for one strength training session and two runs/week).
First, establish a place to exercise. It could be a health club, it could be the local park or even your basement, it doesn’t matter where, as long as you get there. Then, pick a time to exercise. In an ideal world, you should try to exercise at the same approximate time. When you have your time and place, write it on the calendar and program it into your phone!! (Maybe the best way to establish a time and place is to hire a Personal Trainer! That way you’ll know where and when you are exercising. You’ll also benefit from having a (recurring) appointment, which most people are loathe to break.)
Finally, tell people what you are doing and when you are doing it. This serves a couple of different purposes:
- If they know you are working out they are less likely bug you,
- By telling people, you are making yourself accountable to them (and yourself) to do what you said you were going to do.
One last thing: Be Patient! It takes approximately one month to make a change in your routine stick. Starting an exercise program isn’t easy, but if you stay with it, you will reap the rewards!
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About the author
Dwayne Wimmer founded Vertex Fitness Personal Training Studio in 2001, excited to bring a new concept about personal training to the people of Philadelphia’s Main Line in Pennsylvania. Driven by knowledge and results both, while a strength coach at Villanova University, he worked closely with world class athletes such as Brian Westbrook, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, on strength training and conditioning for optimal performance. Dwayne’s client base extends much further than world class athletes. Along with athletes, he works with adolescents to seniors, and he’s a highly acclaimed and sought out personal trainer who has received numerous awards, such as Best of the Main Line Personal Training Studio and Best Main Line Personal Trainer. A graduate of Missouri Western State University, Dwayne has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education, with an emphasis in Coaching. Aside from personal training, he’s spent time as a physical education teacher, strength and conditioning coach, and a football coach, but has found his passion and home in the fitness industry, inspiring and reaching out to others. As a strong believer in continuing to learn, Dwayne has also taken classes at East Stroudsburg University toward a Masters Degree in Sports Management. He can add author to his list of accomplishments, having created a chapter in the upcoming book The Soul of Success with Jack Canfield, renowned for the Chicken Soup series. To get to the point where he is now, Dwayne has always been thankful for the support of his father, a man who always believed in his mission and saw the need for what it was that Dwayne envisioned. During his free time, Dwayne is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys viewing the amazing landscapes and finding good restaurants to enjoy that are off the beaten path. He also takes advantage of opportunities to travel and experience many other cities while attending fitness seminars and giving presentations about the industry he is so passionate about. As a way to give back to the community that has been a part of his entire life, Dwayne has created Vertex Fitness PUMPED (People United Making Progress through Education and Donations), which provides support to area non-profits through a community-wide outreach effort. At this time, they help three non-profits per year in the Philadelphia area. For more information from Dwayne, you may contact him at (610) 525-6604, dwayne@vertexfit.com