No Plateaus Here!

Ever heard someone say: "I'm just a creature of habit" ? Though certain parts of that person's life may be okay done in habit (such as diet, if not poor), some (such as exercise) may lead to diminishing returns. What I mean by diminishing returns is this: The more one does the exact same exercise from day-to-day, the more the body learns to get used to such exercises and the LESS the body will respond and thus show a person results.

An easy way to combat this concept of diminishing returns with exercises is to constantly VARY what you do from day-to-day. Shock your muscles, step out of your comfort zone, and try something NEW! In any regular gym (or in your home, etc.), there are plenty of different workouts that will target similar areas. Legs day? Instead of squats like you usually do, try lunges, jumping squats, squat cleans (with weight), etc. There are also many exercises for the rest of the body as well. I guarantee if you constantly switch up your routine you will not only feel better, but you will see RESULTS on a REGULAR basis.

Another way of switching up your routine is to try something new! Run around the lake, go rowing, attend yoga classes from time to time, run sprints, go biking, etc.! I constantly vary the routines I give to my clients; our CrossFit gym does the same as well, along with providing ways for clients to try something new: rowing classes, races, etc. Do it!