The Consistency Advantage

Training, Habits & Real Life

“Progress doesn’t require perfection—just follow-through.”

The Best Workout Plan Is the One You Can Always Do

It’s December 22—the final stretch before the New Year.

The gym might be packed.
Your schedule might be chaotic.
And your normal routine might feel completely off.

But none of that has to stop your progress.

What actually stops most people this time of year is simple:

They don’t have a backup plan.

Why Most Plans Fall Apart

Most people rely on one ideal scenario:

• Full gym access

• Plenty of time

• Perfect conditions

When even one of those disappears, so does the workout.

Consistency isn’t about having the best plan.
It’s about having a plan you can always execute.

The 3-Level Workout Strategy

This is how we keep people moving—no matter the season.

Plan A: Full Access
Your normal training session with all your usual tools.

Plan B: Minimal Equipment
Bands, tubing, dumbbells, or a small hotel gym.

Plan C: Zero Equipment
Just your body and intent.

Push-ups.
Squats.
Lunges.
Planks.

Simple still works—if you do it.

Why This Strategy Works

A fallback plan removes excuses before they show up.

Gym closed? You move anyway.
Traveling? You adapt.
Only 15 minutes? You get after it.

That’s how momentum survives busy seasons—and why some people start January ahead, not behind.

Final Thought

Your training doesn’t need to be perfect.
It just needs to get done.

Finish the year strong.
Carry momentum into January.
And start the New Year already moving forward.

— Coach Shelby and The Shelby Trained Team