People who exercise on a daily basis, especially those of us that have been doing it for many years, often get in a PT “rut”. Over time, we’ve found the workout routine that works best for our goals and lifestyle and then we stubbornly stick to it. The fact is, one of the best ways to get in the habit of regular exercise is to make it something you can just do, with any worry or extra mental effort. So doing mostly the same thing all the time does make it a no brainer. However, even the best routine will burn you out if you don’t change it up once in a while. One of the best ways to maintain a long term, injury free PT effort is to frequently change things. Add something different. Like if you’re a big weight lifter, try a session of no weight calisthenics.
If you run all the time, jump on a bike or climb some stairs. I think swimming is one of the best all around body workouts and it gives your joints a break and its a completely different type of workout than anything you can do in a gym. Try some different sports like yoga, martial arts or boxing. I’ve done all those over the years and they can all help give you a great workout; mentally and physically. The point is; to develop and maintain a high level of physical conditioning (and keep your attitude fresh) you need to regularly add some variety to your routine. In my book Corps Strength I outline the right way to incorporate different types of “cross-training” into your overall fitness plan. Doesn’t mean you have to do something different everyday, just mix it up a little. It will go a long way to help you stay in condition, while keeping you motivated and injury free. Try it.
Good Luck and be Safe
MGunz
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