When should you change your exercise routine?

T_Ciku

I've heard that you should switch up your exercise routine every 6-8 weeks to prevent your body from getting too used to it and hitting a plateau. I'm currently in week six and planning to start something new next week. Except for Ballet Beautiful. I do it once a week and it's super hard. I have never once in six weeks managed to do every rep for every set. (Plus it's recommended that you do it 2-3 times a week but since once is so hard for me, I've never even attempted that.)
My question is should I change this as well? It's so hard for me that I don't think my body will hit a plateau for a long time. I don't want to move to something else when I haven't conquered this one yet. So is the whole 6-8 rule standard or does it depend on how challenging the workout is?

thavoice

If it is still challenging then it is ok to stay at it.

I would also add in something else as well to work other muscles, including the one in your cranium. Changing things up can also keep yourself interested in th workouts.

T_Ciku

I would also add in something else as well to work other muscles, including the one in your cranium.

Please take your offensive replies elsewhere. Thank you.

pinkraynedropjacki

That was in no way an offensive reply at all. Exercising the brain (a muscle) is very important as well.

T_Ciku

It is important but if you read what I posted, it is in no way relevant to the topic. The poster has no knowledge of whether I exercise my brain or not and respectfully, it is none of their business. And while you may not deem it offensive, it was directed at me and I do.

spicegeek

It is important but if you read what I posted, it is in no way relevant to the topic. The poster has no knowledge of whether I exercise my brain or not and respectfully, it is none of their business. And while you may not deem it offensive, it was directed at me and I do.

you are gong to have a very hard time on these forums if you found that comment offensive

No you do not need change your routine up every 6 weeks - you do need have a good routine to start with that has days where you push hard and days where you focus on form and base building - for whatever workouts you are doing

thavoice

I've heard that you should switch up your exercise routine every 6-8 weeks to prevent your body from getting too used to it and hitting a plateau. I'm currently in week six and planning to start something new next week. Except for Ballet Beautiful. I do it once a week and it's super hard. I have never once in six weeks managed to do every rep for every set. (Plus it's recommended that you do it 2-3 times a week but since once is so hard for me, I've never even attempted that.)
My question is should I change this as well? It's so hard for me that I don't think my body will hit a plateau for a long time. I don't want to move to something else when I haven't conquered this one yet. So is the whole 6-8 rule standard or does it depend on how challenging the workout is?

You want offensive? I can give you offensive. Learn reading comprehension.

If you read what I said it talks about how changing up workouts keeps you interested in working out and mentally can be beneficial as it isnt always just the same workout regime.

All other things being equal, if you take Person A who does the same workout routine day after day, week after week and person B who changes things up I bet you will find Person B will stick to the workouts down the road much longer.


Stop being so butthurt over an innocuous comments on a message board.

lemon629

I would also add in something else as well to work other muscles, including the one in your cranium.

Please take your offensive replies elsewhere. Thank you.

Another interpretation of that post was perhaps he/she meant look for a form of exercise that engages your brain differently. Like, swimming vs. walking; one uses very different physical and mental skills than the other. Changing your exercise routine will include a mental aspect.