Fitness should be like putting money in a piggy bank each day. This is a concept I heard recently from Jason Khalipa, and I like it.

What does he mean?

Our goal should be to be as fit as possible for as long as possible. Instead of putting in $100 one day then in a few weeks’ time $10 bucks in a piggy bank, the aim should be to put $5 in every single day and over time it will compound into a hedge of money. It pays to save a little every day than a bit every now and then.

Fitness is exactly the same, the piggy bank example is a great demonstration of what we should expect with results. If you come in and only train for a few days or a few weeks every few months then you will not get the benefits or results as you would if you did something every day. The little things add up over time, a little bit of fitness every day will give you much better long-term results than busting your arse every now and then.

Think of your fitness as a piggy bank, if you contribute to it often then it will grow and your benefits will compound. It is better to do little bits lots over doing lots in little bits.