My 3 keys to drive successful training outcomes
- Jamey Merkel
- May 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 6
In my 10 years as a personal trainer, I have noticed a few things that have helped my clients achieve great results. Life changing results. And no, its not some crazy new diet, exercise program, or life changing supplement. It's really about going back to basics.
Many people (trainers included) will seek to overcomplicate fitness. And why wouldn't you? After all you have the power of social media and the internet at your disposal. More info? No problem. But wait. Do we need any of that? The truth is we don't. My principles will keep you on track! Keep reading to find out my top 3 tips to what it really takes to control your fitness journey.
Keep it SIMPLE
What!?!? Simple you say? Isn't getting fit supposed to be complicated? In short no. It has many moving parts, but the key is to start with simple, sustainable training. The beating heart (including yours) of any good workout plan is simplicity. Basic exercises, like strength training with compound exercises and a few targeted accessory movements will drive progress. You do not have to reinvent the wheel every time you walk into a gym, try an new exercise you saw on Instagram, or “mix it up”. You do not need more. You need less. Keep it simple and sustainable, and the results will follow.
"Great design is not when you cannot add any more features, it's when you cannot take any more away " – Steve Jobs
Work on your CONSISTENCY
Consistency is your super power. Whether its hitting your weekly workouts, your daily nutrition, or your sleep quality, they will all move the needle if done consistently. Interestingly enough, 80% consistency has been proven to be a sweet spot for most people to see results. So no need to beat yourself up if you miss a workout, eat a slice of cake, or have a bad sleep. Just get back on track and keep going. Even a 1% weekly improvement over time adds up to big results.
"80% of your results will come from 20% of your effort " – Pareto
Drive up the INTENSITY
Intensity matters. If you hit an exercise with only a half effort, you will get less than half of the results. If any. Every exercise, every set, every rep matters. We shorten our focus to ONLY the next rep. It must be as good as the first. Now we don’t throw safety out the window, we push ourselves to do a little better than before, even 1% better. We can add a bit of weight, add another rep, or improve our techniques. This all will work to increase intensity safely. Intensity comes from within.
"If you want to turn a vision into reality, you have to give 100% and never stop believing in your dream" – Arnold Schwarzenegger
how does your training work for ya?
So In conclusion, follow my 3 keys to improve your training outcomes. Simplicity, Consistency, and Intensity will drive your progress to whole new levels. And maybe even leave some time for a social life.
If you want to work with me, just give me a shout!
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