Avoid the Plateau Effect

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Try to change up your routine at least once every 6-8 weeks.

Try new exercises, add some intervals, try a new class or increase the intensity of your session.  These are just some of the ways to keep you well on the way to achieving your goals.

Examples:
Interval Training – if you have been doing steady state cardio exercise such as 5k distance on the treadmill at 2.0% incline and at a speed of 10.0KPH try adding some intervals once a week.  Perform 2 minutes at 9.5KPH and 30 seconds and 13.0KPH repeat for 10 intervals.

Weight Training – if you normally use fixed resistence machines chat to a personal trainer or fitness professional about introducing free weights to your routine.  It will give you a boost and provide flexibiltiy while training at peak times whilst training the muscle groups from different angles to give a more rounded and complete result.

Cardio – If you always use the fixed bikes or xtrainers in the gym, go and try a spin class.  This will seriously up the intensity of your cardiovascular workout and show you how hard you really can push yourself!

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