{"id":374,"date":"2021-11-23T02:45:26","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T02:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2021-11-23T02:45:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T02:45:26","slug":"hitting-a-fitness-rut-heres-how-to-change-up-your-routine-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/blog\/hitting-a-fitness-rut-heres-how-to-change-up-your-routine-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Hitting A Fitness Rut? Here\u2019s How To Change Up Your Routine This Fall."},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019re creatures of habit and it can be easy to slip into comfortable routines at the club. We all have that treadmill that\u2019s set at just the right angle from the television, or that favorite playlist to pump us up on the weight floor. And that\u2019s great! We want you to feel right at home when in the club and know what to expect each time you come in.<\/p>\n

Yet as the days and weeks go on, continuing to do the exact same workouts every time can cause your motivation (and your results) to start to plateau. Synergy Health Club Petaluma Fitness Director Eli Nylund has seen this happen, and shares some helpful advice to \u2018embrace the season of change\u2019 this fall and mix up your workouts!<\/p>\n

Why is it important to mix up your workout routine?<\/b><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important from both a recovery standpoint as well a progression standpoint. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

From a recovery standpoint, if you do the same routine every day, you run the risk of overuse injuries by not allowing the body proper recovery time.<\/p>\n

From a progression standpoint, if you do the same routine every day, the body will begin to adapt and plateau. This means that you may not see the same results, even though you\u2019re working just as hard to achieve them.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re stuck in a rut and doing the same things each time you\u00a0 go to the club\/gym, try these ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n