How To Avoid Exercise Burnout

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• A new workout routine starts out as exciting, but
  before you know it, youre making up endless
  excuses for why you cant make it to the gym.
  Burnout happens for a variety of reasons and can
  show itself through decreased performance and
  motivation. However, it is possible to combat
  burnout using the following suggestions.

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• Remember that a key component of success is
  moderation. Its easy to do workouts that are too
  frequent or too intense when you are excited to
  see results, but in general, you should start at
  a comfortable level and build up. The increase in
  frequency and intensity should be gradual in
  accordance with your changing fitness level.

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• Change your routine by
• Using different equipment
• Getting a new partner
• Trying new classes
• Working out outside or in a specialized gym
• Updating your music mix
• Even just changing the order of your routine can
  be beneficial. The change will stimulate your
  mind and challenge your muscles in different ways.

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• Balance high intensity workouts with low
  intensity and stress-reducing activities like
  yoga. Exercising excessively or at high
  intensities can overwhelm your body and you may
  grow to dread your workout. Youll look forward
  to the variation in intensity and your body and
  mind will adapt to different exercises.

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• Enjoy your workouts by making sure to integrate
  fun activities. Periodically exchange
  conventional gym sessions for fun, alternative
  workouts. If you bring friends and make it a
  social activity, it will seem like less of a
  workout.

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• Listen to what your body is telling you. Your
  workout should adjust accordingly, because there
  is a difference between pushing yourself through
  moderate fatigue and pushing yourself toward
  injury. Your body needs a break and taking time
  off from exercise is important for recovery.

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• Set realistic goals that you can keep. Big goals
  are a great motivator, but it's hard to maintain
  the momentum. You'll find greater success
  sticking with your regular exercise routine if
  you set little goals and see them as necessary
  steps toward your big goal.

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• Think about your reasons for starting an exercise
  routine. It may be a newfound interest in a
  healthy lifestyle, an upcoming vacation or
  special event, or any number of other reasons.
  Remembering your motivation is powerful and
  provides what's necessary to take the steps
  toward staying on course. Within that line of
  thinking, consider keeping a journal to document
  your progress and milestones reached.

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