Following on from my blog last week about the latest 2026 guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine …
Ever feel like you’re not doing the right workout?
Maybe you’ve wondered if you should be lifting heavier, training longer, following a more “advanced” programme, or whether what you’re currently doing is even enough to make a difference.
Here’s the good news:
You can stop overthinking it.
The latest 2026 guidance from the ACSM has just confirmed something both reassuring and powerful:
You don’t need the perfect workout, you just need to keep showing up!
You can read the full report here: https://acsm.org/resistance-training-guidelines-update-2026/ … but I just wanted to confirm this is exactly what we are doing every week in my classes.
What the Science Now Says
For years, fitness advice focused on doing everything just right, ie the perfect sets, reps, weights, and structure.
But the updated guidance shifts the focus completely.
Here’s what really matters:
- Train at least twice per week
Working all your major muscle groups a couple of times weekly is enough to see real progress. - Short sessions still work
You don’t need hours in the gym. Even 20–30 minutes can be effective. - You don’t need fancy equipment
Bodyweight, bands, dumbbells—it all counts. - You don’t need to train to exhaustion
Pushing to your absolute limit every session isn’t required. - There’s no single “perfect” programme
The best workout is the one you actually stick to.
The Big Shift: Consistency Over Perfection
This is the biggest takeaway.
The old mindset was:
“What’s the best workout?”
The new mindset is:
“What workout will you do consistently?”
Because consistency is what drives results, NOT complexity.
Doing something regularly will always beat doing something “perfectly” once in a while.
Why This Matters for You
If you’ve ever felt like:
- You’re not doing enough
- You’re not doing it “right”
- You’ve fallen behind
This should feel like a weight off your shoulders.
Because the truth is:
👉 If you’re showing up regularly, you’re already on the right track.
How This Aligns With What We Do in Class
Everything we do is built around exactly these principles.
- Regular sessions
Our class schedule helps you hit that twice-per-week target (or more) - Full-body training
We cover all major muscle groups in a simple, effective way - No unnecessary complexity
You don’t need complicated routines to get results - Scalable for all levels
Whether you’re new or experienced, you can work at your own pace - A focus on consistency
The structure, coaching, and group environment help you keep coming back
In other words:
👉 You don’t need to change everything … you just need to keep going.
The Bottom Line
Progress doesn’t come from the “perfect” workout.
It comes from:
- Turning up
- Putting in the effort
- Repeating it week after week
So if you’ve been worrying about whether you’re doing enough…
You are.
And if there’s one thing to focus on next, it’s this:
Keep showing up.
Because that’s where the real results come from.
…. So take this as a sign to get this weeks’ classes booked 😉