Ever gone all in for an event — maybe a wedding, a holiday, or a fun run — trained like mad for a few weeks, then completely dropped off after? If that sounds familiar, you might be caught in the yo-yo exercise cycle.
It’s super common. And while the intention is great, the stop-start pattern can quietly do more harm than good.
The Problem With Yo-Yo Exercising
There are two big downsides when you go from zero to all-in and then stop suddenly:
1. You lose more than just fitness.
Each time you stop, your body loses momentum — often gaining weight, losing muscle, and making it harder to bounce back next time.
2. It chips away at your motivation.
Your brain starts linking exercise with pressure and burnout. Before long, it becomes something you dread, not something that supports you.
The Better Way? Build a Weekly Baseline with Pilates at the Core
Why Consistency Wins:
- More energy throughout your week
- Stronger metabolism and better inflammation control
- Improved Recovery and injury prevention
- Mental Clarity & confidence
- Better performance when you do push harder for a goal
