There's a better question to ask than...
It's this:
How many days can you commit to?
Then adjust your expectations accordingly.
Something you’ll always hear me talk about is reps on reps.
You get good at doing the thing by doing the thing. Repetition and consistency is the key to building strength, to being able to move with less restrictions and achiness, and to see measurable change.
And.
Real life will tell you that there will be times when you can give lots of time to your training… and then times when you’re lucky if you lift one day a week.
That’s how life goes (and thankfully, you’ve got all of it to do this fitness thing).
You won’t always be living ‘best case scenario’, where you can train 2-3 times a week. And get the results that consistency like that will bring you.
When you can get in a session a week (or less)? Accept that you won’t be progressing the same- and really, truly know that that’s fine.
And just part of the process.
Because learning to roll with what place you are in the moment you’re in it is part of the magic sauce that makes exercise a sustainable part of your life.
Author
Gretchen
Coach
Growing up I was a half-hearted athlete who struggled with my relationship with both food and exercise. I smoked for over a decade and spent much of my youth either binging or not eating at all. But after breaking my leg in a car accident, months of physical rehab and years of psychological counseling lead me to a renewed appreciation for my health and my ability to just move-something I'll never take for granted again. I overcame a lot and have spent much of my life sharing what I've learned. I became a NASM personal trainer over 16 years ago. The type of clients I've trained and my own personal interests lead me to attain many other certifications. These include Sports Specific and Orthopedic exercise specializations, Pre and Post Natal exercise, MMA conditioning, and ACE Mind Body Specializations. I've taken 2 TRX qualifying courses in general and functional fitness. I am Kettlebell certified through both NETA and Kettlebell Kings, also completing an independent study facilitated by Steve Cotter, founder of the International Kettlebell and Fitness Federation. I am also a certified Animal Flow Instructor. In the fall of 2021, I became a Certified Intuitive Eating Facilitator, as IE was integral to my own ability to divest from diet culture. I think this was the missing piece to be able to put together a holistic, meaningful training program for all my clients.
