Get out of your fitness rut ASAP. By Estelle Low
Our bodies are smarter than we think.
Each time we perform new exercises, our muscles get shocked. Then, they work hard to recover from the stress in a few days. That’s how we get stronger.
Try doing those same exercises repeatedly over a few months. They will feel progressively easier (yay!), and you'll have fewer muscle aches.
While all that feels good, remember that great things happen outside your comfort zone.
As your body gets used to a certain routine, your workout is becoming less effective, whether you’re trying to lose weight, firm up the core or improve your cardio fitness. With less muscle burn, you torch fewer calories.
Generally, fitness trainers recommend switching up your workout routine every four to six weeks, to avoid boredom and maximise weight loss as well as muscle-building results. (Muscles help you burn calories!)
If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s time to take action.
- You can hold a conversation throughout your workout
- You no longer break a sweat like before
- You don’t feel the post-workout muscle soreness
- You start to question why you exercise
- You are thinking about what to eat afterwards
Here are some ways to beat this workout slump. Tap right to view.
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