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The Metabolic Lag Effect: Why Your Body Takes Time to Adapt
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A month of good training is a great start, but it’s not enough to undo months (or years) of inefficient habits. Your body is playing catch-up. And if you give it the time it actually needs to adapt, you’ll unlock performance gains that last—not just temporary improvements that disappear when you push too hard.
Why a Month Isn’t Enough to Undo Poor Training
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We all want quick results, but when it comes to fixing past training mistakes, a month isn’t enough. Your body doesn’t just snap back—it adapts, rewires, and rebuilds, but only if you give it time. In this post, we’ll dig into why patience is the key to real progress, how your body changes beneath the surface, and why rushing the process sets you back. If you’re ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start training smarter, let’s talk.