Training Consistency
Cliches exist for a reason. Consistent training is the driving force behind the long term development of performance. This is true for athletes and general populations alike.
Although this sentiment is conceptually very simple, the implementation of this mindset can be much harder to obtain and adhere to long term.
So although this may seem like common knowledge, why then, do most people fail at achieving this seemingly simple task?
In my opinion, the answer lies simply in the mindset mostly everyone enters a training session or program with. That is “empty the tank” or “give it 110%”.
Don’t get me wrong, there is a time and place to put the pedal to the metal, but if this is the mindset you enter every training session with, your goal of finding consistency is going to fail short. Keep the pedal on the metal and the wheels are bound to fall off.
The most effective way to stay consistent with your training is by applying the principle of "Minimum Effective Dose." This means focusing on the least amount of work necessary to trigger the desired adaptive response. Many people tend to overestimate the amount of volume required to make progress, whether that's building strength, muscles growth (hypertrophy), or speed.
“Holding Back” is much more effective than “Emptying The Tank” as a long term approach to training. Leave some fuel in the tank for tomorrow. Long term consistency beats short term intensity (another cliche for ya).
Watch the video link below to get more clarity on this concept.
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