Flyer from GYM At work about Plateaus

TOP TEN WAYS to AVOID PLATEAUS I would like to share this flyer to all of you I found from gym this morning: 1. CONSULT a TRAINER.A personal trainer can help improve your form and make appropriate changes to your workout that can make a huge difference. If your workout needs an overhaul, a personal trainer can evaluate your progress and set you on the right track. NO WONDER I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT MY PERSONAL TRAINER GLO SMILE! 2. FIND A WORKOUT PARTNER. Some of us just need another person there to inspire, encourageand motivate us to keep improving. 3. VARY YOUR MODE OF RESISTANCE. Try changing the type of resistance you use; for example, switch from machines to free weights or form bands to bodyweight exercises 4. CHANGE THE NUMBER OF REPETITIONS. If you always do 10 to 12 repetitions with the same amount of weight, increase the number of repetitions or if it suits your goals, increase the weight and decrease your repetitions 5. CHANGE THE SPEED OF MOVEMENT. Lift weights more slowly while concentrating on moving through the full range of motion. Research has shown that this type of high intensity training can be very effective. 6. INCORPORATE ADVANCED TECHNIQUES. Alternativie weight-training techniques, such as supersets, pyramids or breakdown training, can add variety to your routine and offer new challenges to your mind and body. 7. BUMP UP THE INTENSITY FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME. Add short, intense bursts of activity to speed up your heart rate. As your endurance improves, increase the length of your intervals. 8. TRY CROSS TRAINING. Instead of heading straight to the treadmill every day, Take a spin on an excercise bike or spend some time on an elliptical machine. 9. CHANGE THE SCENERY AND TERRAIN. If weather permits, take your workout outdoors.. swim, go for a hike, or simply explore your neighborhood on bike or foot. 10. TAKE A BREAK. If you are feeling fatigued, it s possible that your body actually needs some down time for repair and replenishment. If you suspect you may be overtraining, your best bet may be a few days of rest and relaxation. GOOD LUCK !! HOPE THAT HELPS YOU TO BREAK YOUR PLATEAUS! Hugs KATHY K

Thank you for the great tips Kathy. Hugs, Chrissy

this is a keeper! T

I went to a personnal trainer , and the results were not good. I found that I was not losing weight and when I went to Dr. A. he said that I was wasting my time,(building muscle) and when I stopped going to the gym, that is when I started losing weight, and I am out 1500 dollars, but I lost 25 more pounds and am almost at goal. I was also walking several miles a day and was told, it would not help so I stopped walking. I lost more weight again. I am confused as I know that I have to keep fit, but I tend to not lose when I start a exercize regimine. I maybe not be hearing right, but both times, Dr. A told me that this would not help. So now I am going to wait until I have some reconstructive surgery and then get to exerisizing. That is just what I went through. I just do some moderate walking and find that this is just as good as the 5 miles a day that I wasted my time doing. BlkNectar