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Why "Never Miss a Monday" Is Holding You Back (And What to Do Instead)
Perfection isn’t sustainable, and neither is the mindset that one missed workout ruins your entire week.
The popular mantra “Never Miss a Monday” might seem motivating, but it often traps people in an all-or-nothing mindset that leads to stress, guilt, and burnout.
Life happens: schedules change, meetings pop up, and energy levels fluctuate. Missing a Monday workout doesn’t mean your week is over. In fact, staying flexible, adjusting your plan, and focusing on consistency rather than perfection is the key to long-term success.
Learn how to ditch rigid thinking, redefine what it means to be “on track,” and embrace a more sustainable, guilt-free approach to your fitness journey.
What Even is “Rate of Perceived Exertion” (RPE)?
RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is a method for gauging training intensity based on effort rather than fixed percentages. Training close to failure (RPE 9-10) maximizes muscle growth and strength by recruiting the most muscle fibers. As a coach, I use RPE because it allows for auto-regulation, ensuring clients train effectively without overreliance on rigid numbers. Learning RPE takes practice, but it helps lifters develop awareness, train smarter, and make consistent progress.