Consistency is hard. We all know it matters – especially for long-term pursuits like exercise. But being consistent doesn’t mean never taking a break, either. Too often we beat ourselves up the moment we fall out of routine.
Whether it’s a busy period, illness, low motivation, or life in general… even a short disruption and suddenly we tell ourselves we’ve “ruined” our progress.
Source: Halonen EJ, Gabriel I, Kelahaara MM, Ahtiainen JP, Hulmi JJ. Does taking a break matter-adaptations in muscle strength and size between continuous and periodic resistance training. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2024 Oct;34(10):e14739. doi: 10.1111/sms.14739.
