con·sist·en·cy
/kənˈsistənsē/
- Steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.;
- Agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing;
- The condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.
Consistency is one of your most powerful tools. It helps power you through the day-to-day so you can reach your goals. It can also make tougher routines become more automatic, triggering action, which in turn boosts motivation. [Read: Momentum to Move]
But consistency does not necessarily mean doing the exact same thing, every time, every day or week. Not only is that a path to boredom, but from a fitness perspective it will soon lead to a lack of progress. The body – and the mind – adapt quickly and settle into a new status quo. [Learn more about this, known as General Adaptation Syndrome]. Only through new challenges do we become stronger and more resilient.
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