We definitely are creatures of habit. I'm a prime example. I make a positive change in my life, like committing to exercising regularly, and then I stick to it like glue. Never changing things up or spicing them up a little. Eventually I get bored, especially when I stop seeing results. For 6 months straight I've been running on the treadmill three times a week at the same pace and lifting the same weights, the same way after.
Initially I was full of gusto cause I saw instant results! But fairly quickly my body started to get used to my workouts and it was getting harder for me to change my body for the better. My body was becoming more resistant to my efforts if you will. Now that is very frustrating, a point at which many people quit or feel defeated.
What we need to do 'before' this happens is to tweak our routine a little. This will challenge our bodies and keep us from getting bored...sml.
For example if you normally run, try biking. Or if you run at 5mph/30 min, try raising the incline and adjusting the pace a little, you could even go swimming when your body expects to run. As for the weights, change them up, try doing light weights lots of reps one day and heavy with few reps another.
The idea being to change things up regularly so your body is challenged, so you are challenged. The results?? You will see yourself getting better and better everyday!
Stay positive and keep smiling...
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