Editor: Priyanka Saxena on Aug 23,2017

Contrary to what some people may think, effective exercise doesn't lie on the number of sit-ups that you do or the amount of time that you spend in the gym. Rather, the true effectiveness of exercise lies on how consistent and committed you are.

Yes, the length of your routine and the size of the weights that you're carrying matters too, but the fact is, they won't do you much good if you can't stick to the routine. The key to making exercise work is to develop a routine that's sustainable.

Studies show that it's much better to do short yet consistent exercise routines that you can actually stick to, compared to a heavy and total workout that you can't maintain.

Remember that the next time you hit the gym or the weight room. Instead of fussing about how heavy or macho your routine is, think about how consistent and how sustainable it is. Ask yourself if you will be able to keep it up for the next weeks or even months.

After all, you will be much better off starting easy and working your way up, rather than pushing yourself only to burn out quickly.

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