Key Things To Do To Refresh Your Fitness Routine

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If you feel like your fitness routine has become stale and uninteresting, it might be time to take a step back and evaluate what you want to get out of your workouts. There are actually a number of ways to approach this problem and refresh your fitness routine.

Change Your Workout Routine Every Few Weeks
If you do the same workout repeatedly for too long especially if you are exercising vigorously, you become more efficient at that exercise since your body has adapted and it's no longer working as effectively. This can lead to boredom, lack of motivation, not seeing results as quickly anymore, and possibly even quitting altogether. Just simply changing up your workouts will prime your body with the benefits of other exercises and variations. Something simple like including some new moves or adding 30 seconds to certain moves during strength training sessions can help challenge you further, so don't be afraid to switch it up when you feel it's necessary. 

Buy New Training Gear
When refreshing your workout gear, it's essential to buy things for the right reasons and make sure they will help you achieve your goals. People usually purchase new fitness gear because they want something different or better than what they have already have but this doesn't mean it will automatically make them work harder at their training or get better results. If you feel like the time has come for an upgrade of your gear to EcoGear FX, make sure you do your research and get gear that will help push you in the right direction.

Rotate Equipment at the Gym
Try to avoid the same machines every time you visit the gym. Sticking to one piece of equipment can lead to overuse injuries, which is why rotating your exercises will help keep you more balanced and comfortable while exercising. Plus targeting different areas of the body also helps prevent boredom and feelings of sluggishness that come with continually doing the usual exercise routine (which might be swimming laps or riding an indoor bike). So, make sure to change up what you're doing at the gym on a regular basis.

Try New Healthy Recipes
It can be easy to fall into a rut of eating the same meals repeatedly. So when you find yourself getting tired of your food it's probably time to try some new healthy recipes. You don't have to go out and buy an expensive cookbook. These days a simple online search will yield enough healthy options that you can try and add to your repertoire.

Set New Goals
Look at your fitness tracker and see how you're doing. You may have to revise them based on whether they're too challenging or not challenging enough. Goal setting is an integral part of working out because if you don't have anything specific in mind to work towards you may lose interest or get bored with what you are doing and stop exercising altogether.
 
Change Your Workout Environment
This can be as simple as doing the same workout in a different location or adding new equipment to switch up what you're accustomed to using. If you consistently work out at home, take your workout outside or go to the gym. If you only ever use barbells, try dumbbells instead. If your workouts are indoor cardio sessions, head outdoors for an outdoor run. Changing up how and where you exercise will keep things interesting so that sticking with it feels easier than ever.

Keep a Fitness Journal
Keeping a fitness journal can help you stay on track. A fitness journal can be as simple or complex and detailed as you would like it to be. The main goal of maintaining a fitness journal is to track your workouts, progress and make sure that you’re on the right path when working towards your goals. It's also helpful for motivation; looking back at where you were in January will motivate you during those tough workouts.

Start Meditating
Begin your day with meditation. When you wake up, the first thing you should do is drink a glass of water and meditate for five minutes. Meditation can quiet the stress in your life so that you can focus on yourself and what you need to do without worrying about your priorities. Meditating at the end of your day before going to sleep is also helpful in removing stress and getting you in a state of relaxation. Having a relaxed mind will help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up refreshed instead of groggy after getting too little or interrupted sleep.

Take a Physical Break
This doesn't mean you have to sit on the couch for a month. It's about taking some time off from your regular exercise routine, Muscles need rest especially after intense workouts. You can do one thing or another over time until you get back into feeling like yourself again. Just make sure that whatever activity you choose fits with what your body can do right now and feels good to you. Try taking a walk in the park if that's something calming for you instead of going balls out in an intense gym class. Pick up yoga instead of weights or vice versa. If stretching would be more beneficial than muscle toning, go swimming because it won't put pressure on joints that may need rest after injury or surgery.

Add an Energy Drink
There have been studies that show that energy drinks can aid exercise performance so you may want to consider adding one to your fitness routine. Sometimes your body may need more than just water and carbs for that early morning run or workout. This isn't one of those things everyone requires if they want to make their time at the gym as efficient as possible. If used strategically, an energy drink can help with stamina but also provide natural energy which you can be expended during exercise. They are ideal before any activity like sports games or when running long distances like marathons.

If you feel that your fitness routine is getting stale, then it might be time to hit refresh on it. Try any or all of these changes that can help to restore your workout so that you continue being motivated and see results.

This is a contributed post.

2 comments

Jackie Harrison said...

I love getting new fitness gear it does give me the motivation get my behind to work out.

Pilar said...

I've been getting into doing morning walks again since the weather has been a little cooler. I'm going to remember to use these tips for motivation when I exercise!