Switch It Up For Big Gains
You know, our bodies are a pretty incredible thing.
For example did you know that if you do something different today (like brushing your teeth with your left hand instead of your right), you literally create new neural pathways between your brain?
Every single different experience you take, even in little ways, creates new neural pathways.
And if you keep strengthening those neural pathways, your brain gets “thicker”. In essence, your brain is a muscle so by having different experiences and strengthening your brain by doing things like puzzles and things that are challenging, you grow your muscle (your brain).
And luckily, it’s the same for our other muscles as well.
If you’re doing the same thing over and over, your muscles get used to that stimulus.
They’re getting the same thing everyday, it’s not challenging anymore, and they stop growing. That’s why you’ll see people in the gym for years at a time but their body never changes at all.
The funny part is, the solution to this problem is SO simple – just do something different!
That’s honestly all their is to it.
Although a lot of people try to give you set amounts on when you should change your workout, it really all depends on you.
If you start plateauing on your lifts after 4 weeks, then switch them. Or maybe you’re on your 8th week of the same exercise program and are still progressing. If so, keep doing it!
Or Are You Getting Bored Too Easily?
You also have to think about how long it takes you to get bored of a workout program. Personally, my 4th week in a workout program is rough for me. I get bored VERY easily and want to switch it up to something else. Although I might be able to go another few weeks without plateauing, I MENTALLY can’t do it.
Many people don’t take that into consideration, but it’s a huge part of exercising regularly and for a long period of time.
So if you’re currently at a plateau, usually for workouts but also for nutrition – switch it up. Do something different and you’ll refresh yourself in various ways and staying in great shape will be much more enjoyable!
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