Change it Up!

Have your workouts becoming boring, stagnant, or lacklustre? Are you finding harder and harder to get your butt to the gym on a regular basis? Everyone has these road blocks, even seasoned fitness professionals, so don't worry you're not alone.

The key is to change up your workout, or activity when you feel the plateau coming. Try a new workout routine than what you're used to. Start exercising with a new friend. Switch up your cardio - try the bike instead of the treadmill. Or go for a run outside (weather permitting). The most important thing is that you keep it fresh and new, and fun!!

I recommend changing up your activity, or workout program every 4-6 weeks. This is the optimal time for changes, and when your body has had a chance to fully adapt. If you're performing regular resistance training, it might also be a good time to change up your intensity levels. Start pushing yourself to lift more. You'll make bigger gains this way. And try new exercises. If you've been doing the basic barbell bench press, try it with dumbbells or move to push ups.

With spring coming up here are some recommendations for fun activities to try:

• Jogging outdoors
• Cycling outdoors
• Boot Camp (outdoors)
• Swimming (Indoors)
• Cross Fit (for more intermediate to advanced people)
• Kayaking and/or rowing
• Roller Blading
• Hiking
• Mountain biking (intermediate people)
• Kick Boxing
• Indoor Rock Climbing
• Spring Skiing (still going!)
• Yoga