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Switch Up Your Fitness Routine

By Suzanne Sands

Real Estate Agent with Pavao Real Estate

July 11, 2007 12:08 AM

Are you bored with your fitness routine?

Switch it up!

I switch my fitness routine up every 4-6 weeks, I get bored really easy & this helps me stay motivated. Not only does it help keep me motivated but, it also keeps my body challenged.

How do I know when its time to change?

When I start to struggle with getting through an entire workout, I know I need to re-evaluate my plan.

My current fitness routine

M-W-F

1 hour cardio/Abs

T-TH

15 min cardio warm up

3/4 sets of 12-15 reps

legs/upper body

3/4 different leg exercises

push/pull on opposite days

45 min cardio to finish off

Saturday, is outdoor day!

Tennis

Walking

lunges on the beach

volleyball

Hopefully, this weekend will be biking!

Anything that keeps me outdoors and moving!

So what does your workout look like...? Need to more inspiration Check out The Active Rain Fit Club!

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Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Susie,

I guess it worked! LOL! :)

Dan,

Do you run at night? Might want to try early in the morning its nice and cool. Love the heat wave! :)

Jul 11, 2007 12:17 AM

Dave Sulvetta

Dave Sulvetta, eXp Connection, Gloucester County Realtor - Gloucester Twp, NJ

Realtor

Hi Suzanne;

actually you are supposed to change your fitness routine ever 6 weeks or so. It "shocks" the muscles! i think it tricks them or something.

Jul 11, 2007 12:17 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Dave,

Yes, I agree in the muscles have memory theory. Good point, thanks :)

Jul 11, 2007 12:19 AM

Randy L. Prothero

eXp Realty - Hollister, MO

Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645

I find that every day just will not last for me. I do cardio and weight training every other morning before I start the day. The gym is pretty empty, except a few regulars in my age group. I have to push myself to get out the door. Once I get in the car I am good.

Jul 11, 2007 12:24 AM

Stacie Jordan

Retired - San Antonio, TX

Well I agree wtih Susie....I am sweating at the thought...LOL. I have a room full of equipment. Bio Force - Treadmill - Pilates Reformer - The Bean - Stepper - and of course the regular gardening and swimming pool I consider exercise! The best Tip is having someone to do it with. Diane Terry, and AR Buddy of mine, would come over 3 times a week at 6 a.m. and we would work out and talk about business. Of course as the summer hit, she felt the pressure of time as we all do in this business. DIANE, we need to ge back on TRACK. Thanks for the post. As you can see it worked!

Jul 11, 2007 12:25 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Randy,

Sometimes, the hardest part is getting there. The morning works best for me then I don't have to worry about it the rest of the day. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Jul 11, 2007 12:28 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Stacie,

Now, I can't find anyone who wants to workout with me! LOL! I joined hubby's gym, but he hasn't been in weeks. My sister gave up after one workout and I went soooo easy on her! I prefer working out in the gym alone anyway it keeps me focused on me. :)

Jul 11, 2007 12:32 AM

No Longer Active

Real Estate - Fallon, MT

Suzanne..... I get bogged down on the computer in the morning and time disappears. Usually run in the afternoon.... ( multi-task to work on my tan ).

A heat wave is three days over 90.... Do you get that warm so close to the water?

Jul 11, 2007 12:33 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Dan,

Wake up and run before it gets to hot!

I'm lucky where I am it is perfect usually 10 degrees cooler, I notice the difference when I head to the office which is 20 miles inland.

Jul 11, 2007 12:37 AM

Armando Rodriguez

QUEST REALTY SERVICES - Orlando, FL

Orlando Homes 4 Sale, Real Estate Broker-GRI

I agree with changing your routine every so often. Not only does it help alleve the boredom, but you'll find that your muscles will also appreciate it.

Jul 11, 2007 01:55 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Suzanne:

Cool, another fitness buff. I am at the gym 5-6 days a week (spin classes at least 4). I, too, find that making changes is important - I get bored too easily. Don't you find that keeping fit helps with keeping a work'life balance? And managing the stress? When I don't go it really bothers me - I treat it like any other appointment.

Jeff

Jul 11, 2007 02:13 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Armando,

yes they do! Thanks for your comment :)

Jeff,

I am insane without my workouts, I do feel balanced and fitness plays a huge role in my daily life. I agree with you 100% :)

Jul 11, 2007 02:33 AM

Thomas Weiss

Thomas R. Weiss - West Palm Beach, FL

Hey Good info, I like it....

Tom Weiss

Jul 11, 2007 11:42 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Tom,

I'm glad you like! Are you sweating yet....LOL! Thanks :)

Jul 11, 2007 12:18 PM

No Longer Active

Real Estate - Fallon, MT

Suzanne... I'm always up early and today I was determined to run before anything else... Still bogged down at 10:40 but I'm finally leaving now....

Jul 12, 2007 02:43 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Dan,

Better late than never! Is it still hot there?

Jul 12, 2007 07:12 AM

Kimberly Grant

Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL

Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama

I agree with you Suzanne. I have to constantly rotate or I will become bored. It looks like you have an awesome routine. You are definitely a motivator for the group!

Jul 12, 2007 07:16 AM

Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Kimberly,

awww....thanks!

I am definitely challenged with it, for now. :) Thanks for stopping by, nice to see you!

Jul 12, 2007 07:30 AM

No Longer Active

Real Estate - Fallon, MT

Not as hot as the last three days.... must have been mid-70's for my mid morning run. PERFECT....!

Jul 12, 2007 12:34 PM