When it comes to fitness, most of us know what we should be doing—move more, lift weights, eat well, rest. But knowing and actually doing are two very different things. That’s where having a plan comes in.

A plan isn’t about being rigid or following some cookie-cutter program that doesn’t fit your life. A plan is about creating structure that works for you. It’s knowing what workout you’re going to do before you step into the gym (or your living room), instead of just winging it and hoping for progress.

Here’s the truth: the people who see the best results aren’t the ones doing the “perfect” program, they’re the ones who follow a plan they can actually stick to.