Your Wellbeing: The Untapped Power Behind Your Success | Part 3 Fit for Success?

This is part of an InsideOut Well conversation series where we get real about emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing with our panel of experts.

We live in a world where success often means speed. Fast results. Quick fixes. Visible change. Nowhere is this more obvious than in fitness. "Get abs in 30 days." "Lose 10 kilos with this routine." "One move to sculpt your body." But real change does not always work that way.

In Part 3 of our InsideOut Well conversation series, we sat down with Gregory Low, our personal trainer and nutritionist. We talked about what success really means when it comes to health and why chasing shortcuts often backfires.

The Myth of the Quick Fix

We started with a shared observation. The promise of fast results is tempting. It speaks to our hopes, our urgency, and our time-starved lives.

"They are often promises that you will get results quickly." — Gregory Low

Yes, the results might show up. But they often fade just as fast. He said that while the results are attainable, they are not sustainable. Worse, the cost of those quick results can be high with many suffering injuries, burnout, fatigue and deprivation of nutrients. This is not just opinion. Research from the American Council on Exercise has shown that crash fitness programs often lead to overtraining. That means poor recovery, increased injury risk, and hormonal imbalance. More is not always better. Gregory also touched on the nutritional harm caused by extreme dieting. When people rush for visible results, they often strip away entire food groups or severely cut calories. This creates nutrient deficiencies and can lead to rebound weight gain, fatigue, and mood instability.

The Problem with Generic Plans

Gregory also spoke about a common blind spot. Many mass-market programs assume everyone has the same needs, body type, and capacity. But bodies do not work like that.

"The reason why it does not work is because you are talking about a generic approach, meaning all individuals are the same. And they are not."

All individuals have different physiologies, and therefore the effects are different. This is something science confirms. Age, sleep, hormones, stress, and history all affect how we respond to training. So when people follow a standard plan and do not see results, they often blame themselves. But the fault lies with the one-size-fits-all model. He also mentioned how these mismatched outcomes can trigger doubt, frustration, and even health complications. It is not because people are doing it wrong, but because the program was never designed with them in mind.

Beyond the Surface: What People Commonly Struggle With

As the conversation deepened, Gregory shared that he often hears three recurring challenges from clients: unrealistic expectations, emotional burnout, and confusion about nutrition. Many people feel stuck between wanting change and not knowing who to trust. Social media floods them with conflicting advice. Some try multiple programs and end up feeling like failures when none work long term. Gregory encouraged a return to basics. Sleep. Hydration. Balanced meals. Sustainable movement. None of it is glamorous, but it works and it supports both short-term progress and long-term health.

What Success Really Looks Like

Gregory encouraged a deeper look at what success in fitness actually means. It is not just about hitting a target fast. It is about creating habits that last and support your real life. That includes:

• Listening to your body instead of pushing past its limits.

• Giving change the time it needs.

• Respecting recovery, not just effort.

• Redefining progress as how you feel, not just how you look.

This is supported by behavioural science too. Research shows that habit formation takes time. Often more than two months. What matters most is showing up regularly in a way that fits who you are.

The Courage to Go Slow

Going slow can feel like falling behind. But it might be the most honest way forward. Fitness is not just physical. It is emotional. Mental. Relational. It shapes how we see ourselves and how we show up in the world. That is why this conversation mattered. It was not about doing more. It was about doing better. In a way that is thoughtful, human, and sustainable.

Watch the full conversation with Gregory Low

You do not need to start over again. You just need to start differently.