Results Stalled? Why it Happens and Three Simple Ways Avoiding It!

Constant progress! Its what we all want to see when training. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Even when we’re putting in the same amount of effort, we can see our progress go flat. It can be very frustrating and discouraging and I'm sure you're wondering.. why does this happen?

In most cases, it’s because you didn't change it up! Repeating the same workouts can result in stagnation in progress because it violates two major lifting philosophies - the SAID Principle and the General Adaptation Syndrome.

These two rules govern your progress or lack thereof. SAID stands for specific adaptation to imposed demands. It means the activity you do you will get better at! Further, General Adaptation syndrome refers to body disruption and return to your baseline level, Homeostasis. If the body already recognizes its demands, it will not have the same baseline disruption it once did.  

The best way to get around this and get you back to feeling brand new is to change it up! Here are three ways to change up your fitness routine - 

1.Increase the Time Under Tension - 

Increasing the time under tension is a fantastic way to break the muscle down to lead to future growth. Not only that, but you'll also get better at the movement by perfecting the form. Shoot for 2-3 sets 4-8 reps when lowering count for 3-6 sec.

2. Change the Angle -

 slight adjustments in body positioning go a long way! The changes will distribute the load differently, forcing you to learn something new! Some examples are if you have been doing Dumbbell flat bench change to incline barbell. Barbell back squats to goblet squats. Switch it up. 

3. Do Something Form of Exercise That is Completely Different From Your Norm- 

 Doing a form of exercise completely different is incredible to change things up. Pick something below your not doing. I encourage you to give it a go for a month to see how you like it. After the month you will have new areas of fitness you did not have before! 

-Yoga 

-Bodyweight workout 

-Band workout 

-Walk 

-Jog

-Run

-Hike

-Swim 

-Jump rope   

-Dumbell Workout

-Full Gym Workout

Keep the rules in mind and change it up. Have fun with it!