Misty Jaymes

Have you ever looked around the gym and seen the same  people doing the same routine day in and day out?  And have you noticed the very little (if any) change that their routine is making in their bodies?  After a while, you may even notice that you don’t see those people anymore at all.  It’s very common to get stuck in a rut with your exercise routine, and that can mean one major thing…you’ll find an excuse not to do it.  Don’t let your muscles  get bored!  Do let them get confused!  Mix it up!

Lifting routines should change every four to six weeks.  Whether that means changing up your split from a three day full body split to a four day upper/lower split; or changing from a heavy lifting cycle to a higher rep cycle.  Change is vital because the last thing you want is your muslces predicting whether they’re going to have to control a cable or dumbell, perform a squat or leg extention, or (my favorite) a good old fashion pushup (with one of my fun spins on them! Ask me about it!) 

To really maximize your body’s potential, incorporate a variety of cardio and stretching exercise routines too.  Go for a run Monday.  Ride your bike on Wednesday.  Do some pilates or yoga on Saturday.  Or check out some of the fun classes that your local gym,  YMCA or independent studio might have to offer.  (Like the bootcamp I’m offering this January!) By keeping things interesting, you’ll stay interested, and your muscles will be thrilled to show you their true potential. 

Tags: Aerobic exercise, Fitness, Physical exercise

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