Having a routine exercise regimen can
help you improve your strength and stamina. But you will soon find your body
feeling dormant if it’s same old-same old day in, day out. Therefore, it is
essential to periodically change your workouts so that your body will continue
to reap the most benefits from your efforts.
Is change all worth the effort?
If you follow the same exact exercise
routine day in and day out, your body becomes accustomed to this routine. Your
cardiovascular and respiratory systems and your bloodstream will adapt as your
body becomes ingrained to the same old workout every day of the week. Over a
period of time, following this same old routine causes the rest of the body to
adapt, as well. It won’t be long before you get bored with training after
physical improvements that become less and less noticeable.
Hold the phone, Mr./Ms.! It IS
possible! Possible to what, you may ask…of course, it is possible to change
your workout routine even in the slightest way and still be able to keep your
body working to make that progress you have been aiming for!
What kind of changes should you make?
Believe it or not, these small
changes can make a big difference in the end. Some quick tips to consider:
Change the time of day at which you
exercise.
If you prefer one type of exercise,
such as running, change the exercise, itself, in some way. For those who enjoy
running, you can try running a longer distance or at a faster pace.
Try a different exercise all
together. By trying out new exercises, you are implementing new ways to work
the different muscle groups in your body. This is “their time to shine”,
“their” being those muscle groups you may not have exercised that much in the
past, if at all.
Alternate among a variety of exercise
routines. Again, you have free hand to make a choice here – it can either be a
new routine each day, or alternating routines for each day of the week. By
doing this, your body stays on the go and more prepared to rise up to new
challenges.
Once in a while, change the location
of your exercise routine. If you’re bored with one exercise venue, then try the
other and add new insight to your workouts. And as you feel refreshed, your
energy level goes up, and so does the level of training in most cases.
Life is not always a box of
chocolates. Life can be all about black and white because we may be
unconsciously seeking predictability. For a more exciting life and better
fitness, change your workout routines from time-to-time. Your body and mind
will thank you!
