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February 08, 2008

Avoid a workout rut

By Kashi Read more daily challenge, motivation, and workouts
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Adding variety to your regular workout routine is more important than you might think. New activities not only keep you interested and motivated, they also challenge your muscles work harder to adapt to new activities and motions. This, in turn, might even increase your metabolism. Today, plan out your exercise routine for the week making sure to include several different activities. If you walk all the time, plan on integrating a minute or two of sprinting into your walk to get your heart rate up. Or if you use machines at the gym regularly, try some free weights. Whatever it is, surprise your muscles. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._

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    melinda001 commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Ur posts have always been very educative and enlightening. We always liked them. Keep sharing your knowledge and experiences with us.
    There is no doubt that physical activity can improve functions of both body and mind. Regular exercise…
    I recommend eating a lot of chicken, lots of protein in chicken. It’s seemed to help me. Keeping active with activities like mountain biking, jogging, snowboarding, helps keep your metabolism up. I’m hungry almost every 2 or 3 hours but with high metabolism, your muscles soak up those nutrients while being able to burn calories easier.
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    rogerjaustin commented on this. about 2 years ago

    I jazz dynamical up my affect out! I am trying to get to the gym every greeting (I emotion getting up early then I human to so it’s a challange). I shift between cycling, the oval and the line. I poverty to get author weights in my activity out but I’m employed up to that… ===========================
    roger
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    amyers commented on this. over 3 years ago

    I started adding weight training to my workout. It has increased my endurance and strength plus adds a new activities to my routine. I highly suggest weight training.

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    CJohnson5481 commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I love changing up my work out! I am trying to get to the gym every morning (I hate getting up earlier then I have to so it’s a challange). I switch between cycling, the elliptical and the treadmill. I need to get more weights in my work out but I’m working up to that…

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    retiredsgood commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    I’ve increased weights on several of my workout equipment at the club, plus added a new one that works the total leg and butt. This is a tough workout, but I know I’m going to like the results!!

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    Koopalo commented on this. almost 4 years ago

    After struggling with burnout due to years of slaving away under high expectations during my years of competitive running for several years, I’ve considered finding a lower-intensity, much more enjoyable way to stay fit and active. Today I invented a new sport for myself called “trotting,” which is a mixture of easy, bouncy jogging interspersed with occasional walking, leaping, and skipping. Although it was very hard to do, I decided to throw away the “no-pain-no-gain” attitude that I’ve harbored for so long. It’s going to take a while to adjust to this new approach, so please support me!

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    ahollen1 commented on this. about 4 years ago

    I was just thinking about this yesterday. I decided to buy a treadmill because I am getting bored with the elliptical machine. And I have been using free weights, just need to use them more. Can’t wait till spring to go biking and running!