Mix it Up: Your Work Out
Know your enemy - its name is hemeotosis. This is the term for your body's natural tendency to maintain stability or the status quo. The problem with most people's exercise routines can be summed up in one word: monotony. Apart from being boring, doing the same exercise routine all the time allows your body to become accustomed to it, and after a while, no matter what you're doing, your workouts will stop yielding results. You know how it goes; If you haven't exercised for awhile and all of a sudden one day do 10 push-ups and you'll be sore the next day. But do the same 10 push-ups for 10 days straight, and by the tenth day, you're not sore anymore. That's because your has responded by strengthening the muscles in your chest, shoulders and triceps just enough to accommodate the stress of those push-ups.
To make your body change the way you want it to, you must constantly apply new and challenging stimuli. You must keep your body guessing when you work out to make sure that you don't get into a rut. You must focus on continually challenging yourself. To accomplish this sometimes it is best to employ a personal trainer or coach. They can help you by using unique methods which employ resistance training, strength training, weight training, and cardio. A personal trainer can often help you to overhaul your physique and transform your body and reach your goals. For the next couple of blogs we will talk about fitness routines and what a personal trainer can provide.
