Challenge Yourself!! Keep the Love Alive

Having a set routine is great. Don’t get me wrong. But do you ever get in a rut and even though you love your routine, you just aren’t motivated by it? I’ll have times like this and feel like the fun has been taken out of working out. And for me that’s a total red flag because I LOVE working out, just ask anyone who knows me, it’s just what I DO. I think it’s easy to get a little too comfortable in your routine and lose that motivation to push yourself to that next level so don’t be afraid to switch it up. There are many ways to sculpt your body but one of the most important things is that you feel energized when your done and that you enjoy it. take your favorite classes and choose the type of training you love. You’ll not only be more likely to stick with it, you’ll feel good and LOOK GREAT.

Here’s an example of a routine I put together to switch up my normal workout:
HIIT & ABS




1) 5 min warm-up on treadmill

2) 5 min incline intervals

3) Abs Routine:
20 Reverse Crunches on bench holding 10lb weight in between feet
20 Reverse Crunches on bench w/out weight
20 Stability ball pike roll outs
20 weighted crunches w/ 25 lb weight plate
20 leg raises w/ reverse crunch up @ top
3 sets-facing front, left side, right side of 15 weighted rope crunches

4) Repeat Steps 2 & 3 three times

5) Warm down with 5 minutes treadmill walking and stretching

So next time you feel like you’re getting in a rut and just going through the motions rather than pushing and challenging yourself, try something new: boot-camps, take your workout outside or try making up your own workout. There's no right or wrong workout, each person is at a different point in their fitness journey. Focus on challenging YOURSELF and take back your motivation!!