Quick Fixes Work (…Just Not For Everybody)
The Irony of Quick Fixes in Fitness
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get said enough in the fitness space:
The people who benefit the most from short bursts, fast results, and quick fixes...
are the ones who don’t need them.
Let me explain.
There are two types of people who show up looking to get in shape:
1. The Weekend Warrior
They’ve been consistent for years. They train regularly, eat well most of the time, and have a strong base.
They already live the fitness lifestyle.
2. The Quick Fix Seeker
They’ve been on and off. Poor habits, little consistency, not much structure.
They’re constantly looking for the magic solution—the 6-week reset, the 30-day shred, the overnight transformation.
The Ironic Truth
The Weekend Warrior doesn’t need a 6-week challenge to stay on track—but when they do one, they often get incredible results.
Why? Because they’ve earned the right to accelerate.
The habits are there. The systems are in place. Their body responds fast.
I’ve seen this firsthand in my own journey.
I’ve always had solid habits—but recently I added some miles to my runs and made a few small shifts to my diet.
Almost like magic, I lost body fat, boosted my performance, and feel amazing.
But it wasn’t magic—it was years of consistency finally compounding with a small push.
Meanwhile, the person trying to shortcut the lifestyle?
They often don’t get the fast results they’re chasing.
Not because they’re lazy.
But because they’re trying to collapse time before they’ve done the work to build a foundation.
Why This Is a Problem
If you’re out of shape and trying to skip the process, you’re setting yourself up for a cycle of frustration:
➡ Try something extreme
➡ Burn out
➡ Quit
➡ Feel worse
➡ Start over (again)
And if you’re already relatively fit—but bored, stuck, or drifting?
You may be underutilizing one of your greatest tools: the power of a focused sprint.
So, Which One Are You?
If you’re high-achieving, driven, and hungry for results, here’s the key question:
Are you truly ready for a sprint—or are you still trying to escape the work of the long game?
Because here's the truth:
🔹 If you’ve got the base, a short burst might be your unlock.
🔹 But if you’ve been inconsistent, the answer isn’t to push harder—it’s to slow down and build smarter.
Fast results are earned.
They’re not something you chase—they’re something that happens after you've built the right lifestyle.
What To Do Now
Take an honest look at your patterns:
Are you cycling through quick starts and hard stops?
Are you skipping the boring stuff that actually builds results?
Are you mistaking urgency for readiness?
If so, it might be time to stop looking for the perfect plan—and start acting like the version of you who already lives it.
Because when your foundation is strong, quick results aren’t luck.
They’re the inevitable byproduct of who you’ve become.
Choose wisely which phase you're in.
And build accordingly.
