Are you caught in a rut when it comes to your exercise and fitness goals? Have you hit a weight loss plateau? It may be your exercise routine. If you perform the same series of exercises every time you go to the gym, you’ll probably hit a “wall”. Results can often be seen very quickly after someone starts an exercise program. After all, going from doing nothing to doing something is a significant change. But after that initial improvement, you might hit an exercise plateau or a weight loss plateau. This is when you don’t see any more gains in strength and endurance or the number on the scale stops moving. This typically happens when you’ve been engaging in the same old exercise routine for 4 or more weeks. In short, your body has adapted to your routine, and has become more efficient in performing these movements. Therefore, your body is no longer challenged in the way that it used to be. Switch it up in order to keep your body working hard – integrate some new movements into your routine to keep your body challenged!
Here’s What to Do:
Lastly, try to get your partner involved in an exercise routine, your family or a friend. Having companionship can bring about new ideas to switch up your routine!
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I totally agree with different workout routine to avoid burn out. Thanks for sharing your ideas about it.