Why you should diversify your physical activities

Do you do the same training program day after day? After a while, your muscles get used to it and expect the same workout. Over a period of 6 to 8 weeks, they adapt and become more efficient doing those same exercises. Consequently, you end up not burning as many calories as when you started your routine. This is known as reaching a plateau.

To traverse a plateau, launch your body into a curve; change your routine Always keep your body guessing what you expect it to do next. Changing routines periodically prevents your muscles from taking a “set” and therefore helps you burn the maximum number of calories. Make sure your training activities include aerobic, strength, flexibility, core, and balance exercises.

Aerobics

Cardio training gets your heart rate up, makes you breathe faster, and generally uses large muscle groups. Because your blood circulates faster and you breathe faster, more oxygen reaches your muscles. Activities include jogging, running, swimming, and bicycling.

Strength

Strength training can include anything from using weight machines to lifting free weights to doing exercises that use only your own body weight, such as pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups or sit-ups.
If you’re only doing bodyweight training, be sure to switch to machines or free weights every few weeks to keep your body from adapting to your bodyweight. With free weights and machines, you can add weight and continually challenge your muscles.

flexibility

The problem with many exercise routines is that they don’t take the muscles through a full range of motion. consequently, not all muscles of a particular group are exercised equally. This can lead to imbalance and an increased risk of injury. Part of your routine should include dynamic stretching before you exercise and static stretching afterward.

Center

To lift heavy weights safely, you need to have a good foundation and do exercises that mean strengthening your back and core along with your legs. Good options include sit-ups, yoga, and weight machines that target your core muscles.

balance exercises

Of the five, this is the most overlooked. Most training routines do not include activities that improve or maintain balance. An excellent way to work on balance is to practice yoga. Many of the poses used target balance. What you do not want to happen to you is to suffer a fall due to lack of balance. This can put your fitness goal on hold while you rehab.

Diversifying your routine is the key to keeping your body running at an optimal level and preventing it from stalling. Make sure your routines include some exercises from each of the five areas.