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Variety is the Spice of Life

WorkoutvarietyWhy is it that some people seem to get bored and end up quitting the gym after just weeks of signing up? Or if you're working out at home, why do you decide to no longer pull out the weights or exercise mat to get in your weekly workouts?

One key reason is just plain old boredom. You may eventually dread the thought of having to change into your exercise clothes, lace up your sneakers, and find the motivation to workout when you know exactly what awaits you.

I know how you feel and that's why I very rarely do any one exercise or workout program for more than 4 weeks straight. I also never do the same workout more than once per week, so at the very most I am only completing any one exercise program 4 times before switching it up.

Not only does this help my clients, as well as myself, to never let boredom set in, but it also cranks up the results! If our bodies are forced to adapt to new exercises, we burn more calories and can continue to make new achievements in strength. This leads to renewed motivation from tracking our improvements in our weights, as well as our body composition.

So now that you know that not only will your motivation be higher, but your results will also skyrocket this is the perfect time to try something different to benefit your health and fitness!

COMMENTS:

Posted by: Marc | Mar 26, 2008 3:12:00 PM

Good advice. I for one hate the gym or a weight lifting routing. I much rather roller blade, cycle, run, play hockey, tennis etc.

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