How to Be Consistent: Managing Energy, Not Just Time

Strength & Motion Academy Podcast Recap

Welcome back to the Strength & Motion Academy blog, where we transform lessons from our bi-weekly podcast, The Strength and Motion Show, into actionable strategies to help you lift, move, and live better.

In our latest episode, we dove into a question every athlete, busy professional, and weekend warrior wrestles with: “How do I stay consistent with my training when life keeps getting in the way?” Spoiler: it’s not just about time management – it's about energy management.

🎧 Watch the Full Podcast Episode

Why Most People Burn Out

Most people think their inconsistency comes from lack of time. But at our 24/7 gym in Midvale Perth, what we see most often is energy mismanagement.

Clients train hard, but they’re overworked, underslept, and running on caffeine instead of recovery. Here’s the truth:

• ☕ Overcaffeinated
• 😴 Underslept
• 🍔 Underfed
• 💥 Training hard but recovering poorly

When you ignore how your energy system works, you burn out — not because you lack drive, but because you lack recovery.

Real People. Real Stories. Real Results.

Ziggy dropped 45kg, went from 30% to under 10% body fat — but only after he fixed his nutrition and recovery.

Glenn, an endurance athlete, gained fat despite heavy training because he skipped breakfast and lived in chronic fatigue.

They didn’t need more workouts. They needed better systems.

RPE, Systems Theory & Sustainable Routines

• 🎚️ RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) — not every session is meant to be max intensity.
• 🔄 Systems Theory — sleep, food, training, stress, and recovery all affect each other.
• 📉 Undulating Training — train according to the energy you *actually* have.

Caffeine, Sleep & the Energy Trap

Overusing caffeine hides your fatigue and creates a loop of:

• ☕ More coffee
• 🍔 Worse food decisions
• 😵‍💫 Poor sleep
• 🔥 Burnout

Managing your circadian rhythm helps you:

• 😴 Sleep deeper
• 🍽️ Eat smarter
• 🏋️ Train at your true peak times

Active Recovery Is Not Optional

Consistency = knowing when to push and when to pull back.

• 🧘 Mobility & matwork
• 🦵 Accessory training
• 🌿 Outdoor walks
• 🔥 Sauna
• 💤 Sleep optimization

The Recovery Hierarchy (When You're Time-Poor)

• 😴 Quality sleep
• 🧘 Intentional rest
• 🚶 Active recovery
• 🧠 Stress reduction

Build Routines That Work For You

• 📓 Track your energy highs and lows
• 🔄 Adjust training based on how you feel
• 💧 Match nutrition & hydration to training demand
• 🧘 Build a recovery system that fits your life

Final Word

Consistency isn’t discipline — it’s alignment.

If you’re in Midvale and want real coaching and a real community, swing by SMA and train smarter with us.

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