Routine is a great thing for lots of people! However, when it comes to working out, it can be your worst enemy! There is nothing wrong with sticking to a workout routine for a short period of time, but you need to change it up every now & then for better results! Repeating the same old workout over & over can get boring, which may keep you out of the gym! It can also lead to repetition-induced injuries in overused joints & ligaments. The worst part- you will inevitably hit that dreaded plateau- your body just stops responding to your healthy habits! Here are some tips to avoid all of the above:
- If you do the same routine every time you step foot into the gym, you can KIND of keep doing that. BUT, get a new routine every 4 weeks! Consider having a professional analyze your progress and your goals each month and providing you with the most beneficial routine!
- Add some new & different group fitness classes in there twice a week. Don't be afraid to try something new... your body will LOVE you for it! Group fitness is NOT just for girls anymore!
- Change your base. If you typically use machines for weight-training, try the same exercise while standing with dumbbells, or perform the same moves while sitting on a stability ball. You can even try them standing on one foot to really challenge your core!
- Combine some of your exercises so that you work multiple muscle groups at the same time! For example--> try doing squats and dumbbell shoulder presses together! This ups your workout intensity, burns more calories AND saves time!
--Peace. Health. RoxyB!!
