It seems logical that one would realize this and take action, formulating a plan to once again see those results they were once seeing 'on the regular'. You would think so...
Anyway, I still see the same people on that elliptical machine, barely a bead of sweat rolling down there face as they run/pedal/snow-shoe (...what is that motion anyway?) for 45 minutes.
(Not to completely bag on the elliptical... I was told "its good for people with knee injures" but to keep it real I have the worst knees and they completely flare up any time I get near that machine... and it makes my feet go numb... weird. More on the Elliptical conspiracy, pros vs. cons, later!)
First and foremost, as we discussed before, you have to WORK when you are there (gym/living room/yoga studio)! I mean, really feel as if you are doing something. If you can read a book while you are doing your cardio you are not working hard enough. Period. Also 'steady-state cardio' looses its effectiveness after a while which is where cardio intervals, plyometrics, jumping rope, or taking class come into play. But even these options loose their "power" once your body gets used to it! You can always resume 'steady state' but just as with your weight routine, you've got to change it up BECAUSE YOUR BODY ADAPTS...
Think of it like this: Whoever you view your creator to be... God, the Universe, The Great Monkey King... created you to be AMAZING! Your body is a machine! Your body WANTS to, LONGS to, get stronger, faster, leaner, and meaner. (This is why your body adapts relatively quickly and makes such great progress in very little time when you are consistent in pursuing your health and fitness goals!) Because you are created in this manner - to adapt to your surroundings, rebirth cells, grow strong muscles, become your best self, and to not simply 'survive' on this planet, but to 'thrive'! You must use this knowledge and your magnificent earthy body, for that exact purpose! Anything less would be a waste!
Go get it already! Try! Pick it Up! Set it down! Sprint up that hill! Flip that tire! Try that class that scares you OR MOVE UP NEXT TO THE INSTRUCTOR WHO MOTIVATES YOU! Shoot for the moon!
Use that body of yours for what it is made for!
Whew.
I'm not saying to give up your Boxing or Zumba class (or morning speed-walks with Cheryl). No! Keep those in the mix. Always do what you are excited doing or what you feel confident doing because to keep moving is always better then not! What I am saying is 1.) 'Up' or 'Change' the intensity of what you are currently participating in & 2.) throw something new into the mix! Maybe this new thing doesn't make you sweat as much or you can't wear a sparkly scarf in the new thing without getting laughed out of it but just forcing your body to try something new will be awesome for your physique! Girlscout promise.
Intensity AND Variety will keep those results coming and have everyone else asking (including Cheryl) what your secret is.
Your 'Perfect 10' body is waiting...
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