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7 Daily Habits That Will Help Kick Your Workouts!

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Dr. Riyaz A BhatGeneral Physician • 15 Years Exp.MD - Medicine, Diabetologist, Thyroidologist & Endocrinologist
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You go to the gym every day, lift heavy weights but fail to notice gains. This means you have reached a plateau and your body has gotten used to the exercise you do.

Here are some tips to fire up your workout and make it more challenging -

1. Circuit training

Circuit training is a type of workout that involves doing one exercise after another in a set time frame. There is no rest between the exercises and this increases the fat burning effect in the body. A typical workout consists of pushups, squats and sit-ups.

2. Diet

It is important that the food you are eating provides you with the necessary nutrients that allow your body to recover. Exercising takes a toll on your body; so eating a well-balanced diet allows your body to recover from the stress of the workouts.

3. Drink coffee

Drinking coffee before your workout increases your energy levels and enhances performance. It has also been reported that drinking coffee before a workout makes the workout more enjoyable.

4. Exercise outside

Taking your workouts helps you in feeling more energetic and revitalized. It has also been reported that working out outdoors has a beneficial effect on your self-esteem. Exercising outdoors motivates you to work out regularly.

5. Incorporate cardio

You should do cardiovascular exercises which have a beneficial effect on fat burning. They improve blood circulation and raise your heart rate, thus, strengthening your heart muscles. Incorporate high-intensity interval training that has the maximum metabolic burn effect, which means you will keep the fat off your body.

6. Add yoga

Add yoga to workouts as yoga contributes in making your body more flexible and supple. Yoga also calms the mind and improves your overall wellbeing. Start off with simple yogic poses such as the downward dog and the triangle pose.

7. Switch it up

If you have been doing only strength training then switch to doing something new such as going for a jog or doing pilates. Switching from your regular routine helps in avoiding stagnation, thus, increasing your gains.

Choosing these ways can be of great benefit in firing up your workout sessions. In case, your body still does not show significant results, you may consider consulting a good General Physician for better tips.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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