Feeling like you are in a workout rut?
Don’t worry. It happens to the best of us. Whether you have been working out for years or just a few weeks, here are 6 ways to up your gym game and see better results…
With a better mindset… all at once.
Buy some new threads.
Sometimes looking good will make you want to get your butt in gear. If you look good, you’ll feel good and you’ll be more likely to make it to the gym or to go on that run you’ve been putting off. Activewear online stores have a lot more to choose from than what you see at your local store. From weightlifting to yoga, the look you want is usually online!
Try cloth resistance bands.
While they are harder to use, cloth resistance bands won’t pop, won’t wear out and will help you build muscle quicker. These are best for lower body workouts focused on the glutes.
Add some yoga.
Even if it isn’t your thing, yoga will help you become more limber and really assist in easing any pain you have from more strenuous activity. It is also really good for your anxiety!
Switch up your routine.
If you are sticking to your routine too much, your body won’t change and grow. Remember to change up your workout moves. Sometimes feeling less driven to workout is just a little gym boredom too!
Remember to take rest days.
If you are not taking rest days… of course you are in a rut! Pushing your body too far is not only bad for your workouts but also bad for your body. Workouts tear your body down to rebuild it stronger, producing bigger, stronger muscle fibers. Rest or your nervous system can get a little overloaded. This can lead to plateaus in your growth and weight loss.
Take photos to see progress.
If you aren’t documenting your progress, you may not see the changes you are making. When you can see the big strides you are making you will want to make even more!
Everyone gets in a gym rut from time to time, whether you just need to hit up some activewear online stores to feel more fashionable or you need to switch it up a little, you can fall back in love with your workout. Be kind and patient with yourself. You’ll see your passion come back when you discover why you lost it.
