Almost every successful leader, executive and entrepreneur value routine in their lives. That includes exercise or a form of physical activity. Workout routines foster consistency, which develops habit. As we know, exercise keep us mentally sharp. Routine keeps us structured. It’s a virtuous cycle.

But successful people are not simply content with rote repetition. Rather, successful people employ deliberate practice in their routines. A good routine incorporates a feedback system. Having a routine allows for measuring progress. It provides for tracking what works and what doesn’t. Then you would know how to adjust the routine to achieve improvements.

In the big picture, a routine is a tool. It is a lifestyle tool that we could use to help us accomplish goals we set for ourselves. In fact, it is one of the best tools we have in life. It is likely you have routines of some sort in many facets of our lives, whether it’s work, school, chores or anything else. You already know the benefits of routine. Now just apply it purposefully to your workouts.