The Biggest Secret to Success With Exercise: Enjoyment Comes First

Most people think success with exercise comes from willpower or strict routines, yet the real secret is much simpler. You must enjoy what you do. When you actually enjoy your training, it's easier to show up. When you show up more often, it becomes a natural habit.

Enjoyment Builds Consistency

You will never stay committed to something you dread. Motivation wains, yet enjoyment stays. Although, we are not saying you will enjoy every single session, as that's not realistic. There will still be days that you have to drag yourself to the gym, that's where discipline comes in!

However, if you pick a style of training you look forward to, you remove the biggest barrier. There is no point going to the gym and saying "I'm going to do an hour on the treadmill", because most likely, after a while you will get bored and you will start dreading the experience. 

This is also easier if have a sense of community. Go to a gym or fitness facility where everyone talks to each other and you make friends. If you have booked into a class and you know your friends will be there, there is a sense of accountability. 

A Programme Gives You Structure

Enjoyment gets you started, but structure keeps you moving forward. A programme guides your week so you never waste time wondering what to do. You follow a clear plan with clear steps. This removes guesswork and builds momentum.

A solid programme helps you train with purpose. You hit each session knowing what movements to do, how many sets to complete and what the goal of the day is. This clarity also boosts confidence.

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Take a look at Empowered EGM Instagram, a monthly programme that us at True Strength UK highly recommend.

Elliot Meeten is a highly skilled and knowledgeable CrossFit, HYROX and functional fitness coach. He's been in the industry for many years and has done further training on how the body should move, what makes successful and unsuccessful movement, he even has injury rehab knowledge. This means he is more than equipped in knowing how to exercise and build a strong and robust body. He also knows how to train for longevity. 

Our founder Megan, has actually been on EGM Empowered bespoke programme for 4 years and has had amazing results in her CrossFit journey. Having built strength and progressed in advanced CrossFit movements such as muscle ups. 

Whether you are a beginner wanting some direction, a HYROX athlete wanting to do your first HYROX or PB from your last race or a athlete who has been training for many years and want to hone your skills, EGM Empowered will get you the results you are looking for. 

Tracking Progress Makes Results Visible

Progress hides when you do not track it. Small wins disappear. You forget how far you have come. When you track your lifts, your reps or your times you create a clear record of growth.

Maybe you lifted more weight than last month. Maybe you added an extra rep. Maybe your rest times shortened. These tiny improvements build real strength over time. Tracking gives you proof that you are improving which motivates you to stay consistent.

Success Comes From the Combination

Enjoy what you do. Follow a programme. Track your progression. When these three elements work together training becomes almost automatic.

You like the work.
You know what to do.
You can see the results.

That is the formula for long term success. Not perfection. Not extreme discipline. Just a routine built on enjoyment, structure and steady growth.

Start Where You Are

You do not need the perfect plan to begin. Pick an activity you enjoy. Add a simple programme. Track your wins. The results will follow.

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