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March Momentum: How to Get Back on Track Before Spring

March 03, 20252 min read

Struggling to Stay Consistent? This is Your Reset Button.

Let’s be real—winter can wreck your motivation.

The cold. The short days. The comfort food. The missed workouts that turn into weeks of not training at all.

And now? March is here. Spring is coming fast.

Maybe you had big fitness goals in January, but somewhere along the way, you fell off.

And right now, you’re at a crossroads:

➡️ Keep waiting for the ‘perfect time’ to get back on track
➡️ Or make a move today and start building momentum before spring

One month from now, you could be in a completely different place.

More energy.
Stronger.
Leaner.
More confident.

Or… still waiting.

The good news? It doesn’t take a massive overhaul to get back in the groove.

You just need a simple plan and some momentum.


Step 1: Stop Waiting for Motivation

Most people think they need to feel motivated to start working out again.

That’s a lie.

The truth? Action creates motivation.

✅ Go for a 10-minute walk.
✅ Do 10 squats and push-ups in your living room.
✅ Drink more water.
✅ Show up to one workout.

Do one small thing, and suddenly, you’re back in motion.


Step 2: Focus on the Next 30 Days (Not Perfection)

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to move forward.

If you commit to just 3-4 workouts per week and 80% better food choices, you’ll feel like a different person in a month.

💡 Here’s the game plan:
🔹 Strength train 2-3x per week—build muscle, burn fat, feel stronger.
🔹 Move daily—walk more, stretch, stay active.
🔹 Prioritize protein & whole foods—no crash diets, just smart choices.
🔹 Stay consistent—even when life gets busy.

Do this for a month, and you’ll be amazed at how much better you feel.


Step 3: Make it Easier on Yourself

Most people struggle to stay consistent because they try to do it alone.

They second-guess their workouts.
They follow a plan for a few weeks, then stop.
They burn out, then start over.

That’s why having a structured program, a coach, and a supportive environment makes all the difference.

At Coastal Strength & Fitness, we keep things simple:

You show up.
We handle the workouts.
You build momentum and see progress.

No overthinking. No guesswork. Just a smart plan that actually works.


It’s Time to Start Moving Again

You don’t have to be in peak shape today.
You don’t need to overhaul your whole life overnight.

You just need to take one small step today.

Let’s make March the month you stop waiting and start taking action.

👉 Join our 4-Week Smart Start Trial and start building momentum now.

One month from now, you’ll be glad you did.

Gary Deagle is the owner of Coastal Strength & Fitness, where he helps busy professionals build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with their health goals. As an Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, he wrote The Fitness Reset, a no-BS guide to breaking free from fitness confusion and creating sustainable results. With years of experience coaching real people, Gary simplifies fitness and nutrition so it fits into your life—not the other way around.

Gary Deagle

Gary Deagle is the owner of Coastal Strength & Fitness, where he helps busy professionals build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with their health goals. As an Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, he wrote The Fitness Reset, a no-BS guide to breaking free from fitness confusion and creating sustainable results. With years of experience coaching real people, Gary simplifies fitness and nutrition so it fits into your life—not the other way around.

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COASTAL STRENGTH & FITNESS | 311 Bell King Road, Newport New, VA 23606 |

(757) 369-3807 |[email protected]

Voted Best Gym in Newport News