Keep Your Body Guessing!

Ever find yourself in the same old rut when it comes to your

workouts? Doing the same workout over and over is not only

boring—it also slows down your results by not giving your

muscles a chance to recover. Alternate your exercise routine,

for example take a Pilates class on Monday and then lift

weights on Wednesday.Pilates will help you keep your flexibility

during your normal weekly routine of strength training.

This basic change up will keep your body guessing producing

measurable improvements in your overall fitness level.

To enhance strength gains you have to change the exercises,

the repetitions, and resistance used weekly! It is hard work but

you know the old saying, "you get out what you put in."

Exercise diversification is the key to getting results. The body

has the ability to adapt fast to exercise routines. Tricking the

body to do unfamiliar activities will push your body into gear

exceeding pleateaus. The adaptation theory is not only subjective

to resistance training, it is associated with cardiovascular training

as well. Just the normal routine of running or walking a mile won't

cut it! To get the desired results you have to change it up a bit.

For instance everyday of the week you should do something different

ranging from high impact cardio to low impact cardio. Of course

your decision will be based on your athletic ability and goal

at state. For example:

Monday- running

Tues- fast walking

Wed- cardio class

Thur- bike riding

Fri- Swimming

Sat- Sprints

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"Dr T.Owens"