Working Out But NOT Getting Results? Do This!
There are endless workout options out there—YouTube videos, fitness apps, boutique classes, personal trainers, home gym setups, and more.
So, where do you start?
The truth is, not all workouts will help you reach your goals. You won’t just get stronger, leaner, or more athletic by doing anything. Without direction, most people end up spinning their wheels, wasting time, and seeing little to no results.
How Most People Try to Solve It:
Most people take one of these common approaches:
Searching “best workout” online and randomly following whatever pops up
Buying a treadmill, Peloton, or signing up for a group fitness class
Jumping into a boot camp or high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program
While all of these methods can be useful, they don’t necessarily align with your specific goals. You have to know what you’re trying to achieve before you can decide which workout is the best fit.
For example:
✅ Zumba might improve your cardiovascular health, but it won’t make you stronger.
✅ Pilates can improve flexibility and core strength but won’t build lean muscle.
✅ Running or cycling can help with endurance but won’t increase muscle mass or functional strength.
The problem? These approaches often lack a structured, progressive plan to help you gain strength, lose fat, and improve your overall fitness long-term.
Why This Doesn’t Work:
Most workout plans don’t hit all the key elements needed for a complete transformation. If you’re looking for:
✔️ Strength gains
✔️ Fat loss
✔️ Cardiovascular improvement
✔️ Muscle definition
✔️ Functional mobility
You need a smarter approach.
The issue with many boot camps and fitness classes is they lack progressive overload—the principle of gradually increasing weight and resistance over time. Once your body adapts, lifting the same 5-15lb dumbbells over and over won’t push you forward.
To truly see changes, your workouts must include:
🔥 Burning Muscles & Breathlessness – to stimulate fat-burning hormones
💪 Heavy Resistance – to build muscle and increase strength
💦 Heat (Sweat) – to improve endurance and metabolic function
This is where most fitness programs fall short.
A Better Solution: Strength-Focused Circuit Training
If you’re a busy person looking for maximum results in minimal time, the most effective training style is time-sensitive resistance training or circuit-style training.
This approach:
✅ Builds strength
✅ Burns fat
✅ Improves endurance
✅ Saves time
The key is compound movements—exercises that engage multiple muscle groups at once. These include:
Squats
Deadlifts
Pull-ups
Bench Press
Shoulder Press
These movements hit all the major muscle groups, giving you the most bang for your buck.
Here’s an example of a simple but highly effective workout:
🔹 Squats – 10 reps at 10-rep max
🔹 Pull-ups – 10 reps
🔹 Bench Press – 10 reps
⏳ 25-minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)
This structure keeps the heart rate up, builds strength, and burns fat simultaneously.
You can also include secondary exercises like:
Bicep curls
Triceps extensions
Calf raises
Lateral raises
These movements complement your primary lifts but should never take priority over them.
How to Apply This to Your Routine
1️⃣ Prioritize full-body, compound movements
2️⃣ Work in the 6-12 rep range (if you can do 20+ reps, the weight is too light)
3️⃣ Keep rest periods short to maintain intensity
4️⃣ Adjust based on progress—increase weights over time
This method isn’t just about “working out.” It’s about training efficiently and effectively, just like professional athletes do.
The goal is not to do random workouts—it’s to train with purpose.
Next Steps:
If you’re tired of wasting time on workouts that don’t deliver, and if you want more personalized coaching, I have limited 1:1 spots available for those serious about reaching their goals. You can apply HERE to get started or through the link below.
