The Power of Routine in Your Training

At Janus Performance Consulting, we’ve talked a lot about adherence because it's everything. And right alongside it are two equally important pillars: consistency and routine. Together, these three form the foundation of success in any physical pursuit, whether it's powerlifting, bodybuilding, or athletic performance coaching.

If you can stick to a plan consistently, progress becomes much more predictable. These disciplines are simple in theory, but execution is where most people fail. That’s where routine comes in.

Routine makes adherence easier. It reduces the number of decisions you have to make each day and frees up your focus for performance. Athletes without a consistent routine—no set mealtimes, no planned training windows, no structured schedule—are the most likely to drift off course. When your day has no structure, it becomes harder to stay accountable. When your sleep, meals, hydration, and training are locked into a routine, you always know what’s next.

I live this daily. I'm up at 3:00 a.m. every morning. My two dogs are on the same rhythm. I start with hydration, morning supplements, feed the dogs, and prep meal one. Cardio comes after meal one to kickstart the day and make sure I have enough time to eat everything I need. My day continues with non-legal work from 4:30 to 7:00 a.m., legal work from 7:00 to noon, and my workout at 12:00. Post-training, I return to non-legal work around 3:00 p.m., and on some days I finish with golf practice at 5:00 p.m.

Meals are scheduled to the minute: 4:00, 7:00, 9:00, 11:30, 3:30, and 6:00. I’m in bed by 7:30. When I step out of that routine, I feel it. My recovery, energy, and performance are all affected. Routine gives me control. I know where my food is, when I’m eating, and how my body is responding.

If you're struggling with progress, start by building a daily structure. Even a basic routine over a short period can snowball into long-term consistency. You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Just set a rhythm, stick to it, and let the results build.

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