One Exercise Done Consistently Is Better Than Several Done Periodically
Consistency is why you see progress in the gym.
A lack of consistency is why you don’t.
It sounds simple, but it’s one of the most common reasons people feel stuck, frustrated, or like their training and rehab “isn’t working.”
The Problem With Doing Too Much
Many people think progress comes from doing more:
More exercises
More variety
More new programs
More things added each week
In reality, this often leads to the opposite result.
When you’re given too many exercises or constantly changing movements, it becomes harder to:
Remember what to do
Perform exercises well
Stay consistent week to week
And without consistency, your body never gets the chance to adapt.
Why Consistency Drives Results
Your body improves by repeating a stimulus over time.
Strength increases, mobility improvements, pain reduction, and tissue adaptation all rely on one thing: exposure, repeated consistently.
Doing one well-chosen exercise regularly will almost always outperform:
Five exercises done sporadically
A “perfect” program that isn’t followed
Random workouts with no clear progression
Consistency allows you to:
Build confidence with movements
Improve technique
Gradually increase load or difficulty
Actually measure progress
Why I Prescribe Less, Not More
This is why I try to give my clients the least amount of things to do, not the most.
Fewer exercises means:
Less overwhelm
Less time required
Higher adherence
Better execution
If someone can consistently perform one or two key exercises, we can create meaningful change. Once that foundation is built, then we can layer more on if needed.
Rehab and Mobility Shouldn’t Take Forever
A common frustration I hear is:
“I feel like I’m always doing rehab and mobility work and never finishing.”
Rehab doesn’t need to be long or complicated to be effective.
The goal isn’t to collect exercises — it’s to pick the right ones and do them consistently enough to create change.
Well-selected exercises should:
Address the root issue
Fit easily into your routine
Be sustainable long term
Less, But More Effective
If you’re short on time, energy, or motivation, doing less is often the answer — as long as what you’re doing is targeted and repeatable.
One exercise done consistently is better than several done randomly.
Every time.
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