Do you switch up workout programs?

wells0707

Hi, Next week will be the 2nd time I have completed the Insanity workout program. After that I am switching to a different workout program for a while..which got me to thinking. How often do you guys switch programs? I have done Insanity back to back so I wondered if it becomes less effective when your body adjusts. Should I be switching up after every completion?:happy:

kellyscomeback

I'm half way through Turbo Fire and I add extra exercises in with it. I add in Zumba, strength training classes at the gym and other gym classes.

themommie

I have heard that it is better to switch it up and you have less plateaus if you do. Want to know what everyone else thinks

fabulousfebe

I switch up exercises...because most research shows that you're body gets used to the same routine and if you break it up with something different you keep losing the weight. :bigsmile:

SkateboardFi

yeah i switch up. i haven't completed any one workout program, but switch it up day by day, i'll go from p90x to insanity, and i always incorporate a run or a circuit gym workout into that week as well. keeps the body guessing

Rikki444

I always switch it up... I hike, run, jog, dance, jump rope, practice Bikram Yoga, circuit training with kettle bell, circuit training with free weights, and I own a collection of DVD that I add into the rotation. I don't like to do the same thing two days in a row... keeps things interesting!

FitCoachJen

If it isn't broke, don't fix it applies IF you're still seeing results OR enjoying the workout (depending on your goals).

You can vary the
Frequency (how many times per week),
Intensity (exertion level, HR),
Type (cardio, strength training, intervals) and
Time (AKA the FITT acronym) of any workout.

Weight training - I change my workout a few times a month to increase or decrease the lbs, utilize periodization, train for a specific goal, or (likely) because I hate an exercise and it causes pain or DOMS. You can change the weight lifted, reps, number or sets, and type of exercise. I'll vacillate between the standard bench press, incline press, and decline press to work various aspects of the pectoral muscles. I recently removed front squats and lateral lunge & touches from my workout because they were hindering my running progress which is my primary goal.

Cardio - Normally I'll include on long, easy workout, one interval-type workout, and one pace (speedy) workout per week. Yes these are running terms but they apply to any type of cardiovascular exercise. I'm training for a 1/2 so my cardio plan changes every week!