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Shake Up Your Shape Up

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Battling the boredom of a humdrum workout? If you find your exercise routine monotonous, your body is likely to respond by becoming sluggish as well. Keeping your workouts fresh and invigorating takes less time than you think. You can spice up your fitness routine through equipment choices, training techniques, exercises, and more. Here are some ideas for freshening up your routine and keeping boredom at bay.

Challenge Yourself
Has your exercise routine become too easy for you? Our bodies adapt quickly to most repetitive activities, which causes a plateau in workout benefits. If you aren't sweating as much as you once did during your workout, it's time to add new challenges. Try increasing your weights, repetitions, or duration. Modify your program every two weeks to keep the spark in your workout relationship.

See the Sights
If you're tired of the health club scene, escape to the outdoors. Parks, schools, beaches, and mountains are great places for cardio activities. Find a friend and set up a weekly exercise program that takes advantage of the best attributes of your environment.

Competition Builds Character
Entering a competition can bring out the best in your fitness ability. Signing up for a triathlon, tennis tournament, or adventure race will give your daily workouts purpose and increase motivation. Many people find competition to be one of the most enjoyable aspects of personal fitness.

Relax
You need not work out every day of the month. Schedule time off and treat your mind and body to a well-deserved rest. Pamper your body with a massage, spa treatment, and lots of rest. When you resume your workouts, you will feel invigorated and eager to pick up where you left off.

Put the Oomph Back!

Are you tired of the same old exercises? You can partake in myriad exciting exercises through your community center or in the comfort of your own home, including the following:

  • Hula-hoops aren't just for kids. Twirl a big plastic tube around your waist and get your heart rate going while you tighten up your abs.

  • Kickball anyone? The old playground standard is now popping up all over the country in the form of adult leagues. You kick, you run, you catch, you throw. That's good exercise.

  • Yes, sensei. Martial arts are a great way to liven up your fitness routine and learn self defense at the same time.

  • May I have this dance? Taking a dance class is a wonderful way to burn calories and learn the latest moves. You can be tango-ing your way to a slimmer body in no time.
To find more activities to put the "oomph" back in your exercise routine, check the Internet, our community events calendar, or your local university for classes.
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