You probably know by now that sticking to an exercise routine can have multiple health benefits.
Switching up your workouts can help you avoid the possible pitfalls of an otherwise healthy activity.
And the frequency of exercise is just one part of having a healthy fitness schedule.
By mixing up the types of exercises you’re doing, you’ll keep your muscles from being overworked.
If you overtrain your muscles, you launch the risk of getting injured (viaShape).
Nothing puts the brakes on physical gains like having to stop workouts because of an injury.
Doing a mix ofstrengthand cardio can help increase your flexibility and range of motion (viaShape).
Different workouts can also keep your body from plateauing (via UVA Health).
Perhaps the most important reason to switch up your workouts is to keep yourselfmotivated.
Remember how consistency is key to improving your health?
Consistency doesn’t necessarily mean being repetitive, and boredom is a surefire way to sabotage your consistent workouts.
That way you’ll challenge both your mind and body, and keep coming back for more.
