The Need For Change

The Need For Change

It is very easy for us to get into our daily routine and just go through our days. Routine is what we know and what is easy. We wake up at the same time, do the same things throughout our days, and do the same routine in the weight room. This is the reason for the dreaded plateaus we hit. The reason we go to the gym and do the same thing over and over expecting to see different results. That sounds like the definition of insanity to me.

As a fitness professional it is my job to break routine and keep the workouts different and entertaining. There have been many inventions specifically made to make my job easy. The TRX, ab wheel, Cooke Bar, Swiss Ball, and Medicine Ball are a few that I use on a daily basis with my clients. I do all I can to be creative and come up with new exercises. It is why my clients enjoy their time with me. On top of the tools I can use, there are is variety of machines and equipment at my disposal. The next time you go in a gym, before you start on the bench or the elliptical, look around at all the different tools you have access to. And if you don’t know what something is or what it’s supposed to do, ask. Always stay creative and try and trick your body. You’ll be surprised at what your body can adapt to.

As a sports performance specialist it is my job to progress my athletes to keep the body guessing. The programs for them are tailored to their season so that when it’s time for that first game they are more explosive and prepared than they have ever been. I am always working to making the body adapt. I stay away from any plateaus and strive to peak my athletes for their season. After all, if it wasn’t for the games, they would have no reason to train.



So next time you’re in the weight room and your about to go along with your daily routine, remember that if you do the same things, you will never get a different result. Grab a Swiss Ball or a Foam Roll and get creative with what you do. You will surprise your body and get a better workout than you’ve had in a long time.

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