A friend of mine planted a lemon tree in her backyard a few years ago. For the first two years, it looked like nothing was happening. Tiny leaves. No fruit. She nearly dug it up more than once.
Then in year three, it suddenly took off. Big branches, full leaves, and more lemons than she knew what to do with.
It wasn’t magic. It just needed time. And care.
That’s how training works, too.
But people get so caught up in debating exercises, arguing over programs, and chasing the “perfect” split that they forget the basics.
Most people aren’t even training hard enough for those things to matter.
Over the past 12 months, I’ve been training at a commercial gym instead of my private one for a change of environment…
… and what I keep seeing, over and over, is that most people have way more in the tank than they think. They’re showing up, but they’re not really pushing.
Here’s what matters more than anything:
- How hard you train
- How long you stick with it
You don’t need the best routine. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need effort, and time.
That’s what actually gets results.
By the way, here are 3 more ways I can help you improve your strength, physique and gym confidence:
1. Grab a free copy of my new book – Lower Body Workouts for Women
If you’ve been doing random exercises at the gym without a plan, this is for you. Steal one of my favourite workout templates to build strong and toned legs! Click here to grab your free copy.
2. Join Our Strong Not Skinny Program
I’m putting together a new Strong Not Skinny group at the end of this month… stay tuned for details. If you’d like me to create a brand-new strength program for you each month so you can build strength and muscle, join our WAITLIST HERE, and I’ll give you first access before spots open to the public.
3. Learn more tips and tricks on any one of my socials below:
