Do you ever feel like you have just hit a plateau with your workouts? Maybe it is with lifting, running or just your energy levels in general when it comes to exercising. Sometimes we go through phases where we just don't feel like we are progressing with our workouts and it is time to refocus and figure out things to do to improve and get back to getting stronger.
- Prioritize
- Determine what your fitness goal is and train for it. While that might seem straightforward, it should be. Whether your goals are strength training, running a marathon or a triathlon, stick to training for your goals. When you have too much variety, you will not see the true results you are looking for.
- Periodize
- Training too hard, too often will hinder your workout efforts and your results. Purposefully schedule low-intensity or low-volume weeks every 4-6 weeks to keep your body healthy and able to improve.
- Plan
- Plan the days you will workout and what your workout will be each day. It will be easier to stick with your routine if you go into each week or month knowing exactly what your plan is.
- Refuel
- Following a workout, your body needs to be replenished with the proper amount of protein and carbohydrates in order to see results. By not doing this, you will not see the strength and endurance improvements you are hoping for. Try to aim for about 20 grams of protein post-workout to reap the most benefits.
- Recover
- Your body is working to recover fully from exercise for up to 48 hours after the workout. While nutrition is a major component to recovery, so is sleep. So, aim for at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night to help your body fully recover from your workouts.
- Reset
- Your body views exercise as stress, so after workouts, take a few moments to catch your breath and bring your heart rate down to help in your recovery.
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