It’s difficult to find an exercise routine that you like, but it’s even more difficult to optimize a workout for the best results possible. Maybe something is preventing you or you simply aren’t aware of all the options. Let us teach you a few ways to make your workouts more effective so that you can start seeing greater results that will bolster your motivation.
HIIT Interval Training
Rather than having to learn entirely new routines and exercises, one of the best ways to make your workouts more effective is to use high-intensity interval training. This consists of doing exercises in quick succession with a very short resting period. The intent is to keep your heart pumping and push your body to perform each set without much time in between to relax. This will provide a greater challenge than a typical routine.
Taking Rest Days
Many beginners neglect to take rest days. Time spent not working out feels like time where you aren’t burning calories or building muscle, but rest days are important. They help you prevent fatigue and injuries and provide your muscles with the chance to repair themselves. After you’ve put in all that hard work, your rest day is when you’ll see most of your progress take shape. Keep in mind that giving yourself a break isn’t lazy. You’re simply being responsible and giving yourself a chance to recover before you get back to the gym.
Switch up the Routine
There are two major problems with using the same routine over and over. The first is that it simply becomes boring. You’ll eventually go through the motions and won’t feel as engaged, which will kill your motivation to work out. Secondly, by repeating a process too much, your body learns how to adapt and perform more efficiently—meaning you aren’t challenging your body as much. Formulate different routines you can go through throughout the week so that every day feels like a fresh challenge.
