I have had a lot of conversations with clients recently about consistency. When looking at the changes they have made, it has not been dramatic, but has been a gradual process.
Especially as we get older, it is so important to keep the body moving and strong so that it can remain that way. We lose muscle mass as we age, and more importantly, we lose muscle strength at a greater rate, so we need to offset this, not just for a few weeks, but consistently year on year.
This goal is the same with mobility. I am sure we have all gone to do something and realised that we are not as mobile as we used to be and often arthritis or previous injuries contribute towards this – but if we keep moving, stretching and mobilising this will help us to counteract this. It does not need to be a lengthy daily routine; just doing a few simple stretches most days will add up over time.
The important part is continuing to do them. This does not mean that every day has to be perfect. It is about the small daily actions that all add up. Consistency is more important than perfection. This is the same for our nutrition. Quick-fix diets only work short-term, but making small changes will, over time, bring results.
Consistency is the cornerstone of success, especially regarding our health and longevity. It may not be exciting, and it won’t get you those quick fixes, but showing up every week will allow you to achieve results and keep your body strong and mobile. Slow and steady wins the race!
“It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” – Tony Robbins
