Ever felt this way?
You decide it’s time to start a fitness program. You’re all in. Six days a week. No breaks.
Your mind is ready, but your body isn’t.
Here’s how fitness results typically happen:
1. Your heart gets stronger first. Within a month, you’ll see improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
2. After about 8 weeks, muscle-building begins. You’ll look leaner and get stronger.
3. Around 6 months, bone density increases.
4. But it takes 9 months or longer for tendons and ligaments to strengthen.
This gap is where injuries often happen. Your cardiovascular system and muscles are ready for more, but your joints aren’t.
When your joints hurt, you slow down. You might skip workouts. Your progress stalls.
The solution? Start slower.
Begin your program as if you’re 9 months in, not 9 days. Focus on your ligaments and tendons. They need the most care.
By taking it slow, you can stay consistent month after month, year after year.
It’s better than starting strong and burning out before reaching your potential.
Play the long game. Your whole body will benefit.