Changing Things Up!

  Well, time for me to change things up! Some of you know I had the most insane schedule at work since last October.  I FINALLY have a NORMAL schedule! Sunday through Wednesday 8am to 7pm! I am completely excited!  Part of this schedule change means no more day time classes during my 7 hours off between split shifts on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but I found a way to rework my classes so I can still get in 11-12 classes each week. Averaging at least 2 hours a day, 6 days a week! Yay!
  Changing up my routine is giving me a couple new, more challenging classes as well as slipping in one day dedicated to machine and cardio workouts, which I had been missing. According to a website (one of many) I read articles on.... changing up your routine is recommended.  This particular site is www.fitday.com and this article titled "Why You Should Change Up Your Workout Routine Daily" sums it up in a simple way. Without telling you what they think you "must" do! So, I included it below:

Why You Should Change Up Your Workout Routine Daily

If you would like to know whether you need to change up your workout routine, the simple answer is affirmative. However, in order to fully understand why you need to do so, you will have to find out about how your body reacts to exercise. Sticking to the same routine can be very convenient, but at some point, this routine may not give you any results, so you need to shake things up. Changing the workout routine can be a motivator and may make things more interesting for you.

Why You Should Change Up Your Workout Routine

Finding an exercise routine that you like doing and are able to do may take a lot of time and dedication, and you may think this routine will help you get rid of all your excess weight. In the beginning, you may notice that you're shedding pounds and the exercise routine pays off. However, after a few months, you may start to stagnate at the same weight, even if you do the same amount of exercise and you stick to your dietary restrictions. The reason for this is simple: with the repetition of the same type of workout, your body will get used to the exercise routine and will consume less energy.If you change up the exercise routine, your body will be continually challenged and it will burn more calories, resulting in a more successful weight loss. In addition, you can avoid repetition and boredom. Many people will quit their workout routine due to boredom or lack of results. The change can be made in the intensity of the workout or in the type of workout. You may also increase the time spent working out.

How Often to Change Up Your Workout Routine

Some experts believe that it can be helpful to change up your workout routine on a daily basis and perform a different type of workout each day. However, even if you change your routine once every two or four weeks, you may see better results than if you maintain your regular routine unaltered. Your body will have to work harder and you will also avoid repetitiveness.

How to Change Workout Routine

To change up your workout routine, you will need to get creative or talk to your trainer. For instance, if you're running, you will have to add a few sprints, change your route, choose steeper routes or make abrupt stops for some other types of exercise.If you work out in a gym, you can change the equipment you use. If you spend 30 minutes on a stationary bike, you can increase the intensity of the workout by adding speed, or you can spend 10 out of the 30 minutes on a treadmill.You will have to challenge your body on a regular basis, so that it won't get used to the routine and get lazy, burning fewer and fewer calories.

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So, here is my new plan..... as always, you are welcome to join me whenever you can!
MONDAYS - Yoga 7:30pm-8:30pm @ North YMCA
TUESDAYS - Machine and Cardio Day 7:30pm-9:30pm@ North YMCA
WEDNESDAYS - Zumba 7:45pm-8:45pm @ East YMCA
THURSDAYS - Tai Chi 10:30am-11:30am @ Downtown YMCA (optional class)
                              Zumba Express 12:00pm-12:30pm @ Downtown YMCA
                              Bosu Body 12:30pm-1:00pm @ Downtown YMCA
                              Cardio Craze 5:45pm-6:30pm @ South YMCA (new class type!)
                              Pilates 6:45pm-7:30pm @ South YMCA
FRIDAYS - TRX Suspension Training Bootcamp 11:00am-12:00pm @ North YMCA
                      Muscle Pump 4:30pm-5:30pm @ North YMCA
                      Fierce 5:30pm-6:30pm @ North YMCA (new class type!)
SATURDAYS - Zumba 10:00am-10:45am @ North YMCA
                             Core Express 10:45am-11:15am @ North YMCA
SUNDAYS - Rest Day..... isn't that what this day is known for anyway? LOL!