Stuck in a Workout Rut? Try This!

When we’re doing the same workout routine every day, it can feel monotonous and repetitive. Not only this, but your body starts to adapt to your regime, and you hit a plateau in your progress. Consistently  performing the same movements can even lead to a repetitive strain injury, which can be painful and might stop you from properly exercising for several weeks.

If you’re looking to regain your motivation for physical activity, try googling some alternative exercises you can do to switch up your routine and keep your muscles guessing. For example, if you usually do bodyweight squats to target your lower body, try out glute bridges, deadlifts, lunges, or steps. If you want to add variety to your upper body workouts, add decline push-ups, inverted rows, or planks. To get your heart pumping and your lungs working hard, change your usual cardio routine. If running is your thing, why not give interval training a go? If you have access to a gym, sign up for a new class or try out a brand-new piece of equipment.

There are so many exercises that are easily accessible whether you’re in the gym or at home. If you find your motivation is dropping and you’re no longer getting the results you want from your workouts, it might just be that you need to switch it up a bit! Have fun with it and find new and exciting movements that you’ve never tried before.