How to Mix Up Your Workout Routine to Achieve Your Goals
If you want to avoid overuse injuries, overcome plateaus and beat boredom then it’s important to mix up your workout routine. Also, doing the same thing over and over again isn’t as good for your mind as mixing it up can be.
If you want to mix up your workout, but aren’t sure where to start, then keep reading…
How to Mix Up Your Workout Routine to Achieve Your Goals
Take a look at what you are doing now
First, take a look at what you are doing now. If you are starting from scratch, any type of workout you do, that excites you, is a good one. If you are someone who sticks with the same thing over and over again, then now is a great time to try something new.
Now, you don’t have to completely change everything that you’ve been doing. Instead, small, gradually changes are the ones to have the most impact.
Say you are someone who has been running or walking, adding in a day or two of strength training a week would be a great way to mix it up.
Or, maybe you are someone who has been sticking with just barre or yoga, now be a great time to try out a bootcamp class or a spin class to get in some more cardio into your routine.
It can be something as simple as trying a new class or instructor or time.
Here are some ideas on how to mix up your workout routine…
There are lots of ways to mix things up to achieve your goals. Before you start mixing it up, it’s always a good idea to brainstorm and write down some SMART goals. SMART goals are goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound.
It’s also a good idea to get yourself in the right mindset. Our minds and bodies crave routine, but it’s also really good for our minds and bodies to be challenged so we keep growing, see progress and achieve our goals.
It can be challenge to step out of our comfort zone though.
Remind yourself that if it’s tough, that it’s a good thing. It’s how you grow and improve. If you’re looking for some simple ways to mix up your workout routine, see below…
Add in more strength
Add in more cardio
Take more time for flexibility
Mix up the number of classes you take
Try a double!
Mix up the times of classes you take
Mix up the instructor you typically take
Try a class virtually
If you’re virtual, take a class in a different room or take your laptop outside
If you’re in person, change up where you stand in the room or which bike you normally sit on
Ultimately, the best way to mix it up is to gradually progress and step out of your comfort zone.
