What Is A Plateau and Is It Really A Thing?

A plateau is when your body gets used to doing the same level of physical activity. You might think you are getting fitter - because it's getting easier, but that is when you know it's time to change it up.

​For example you might be running twice a week for 30 minutes, or you might be taking the same spin class on a Tuesday night. By doing the same activity over and over your body adapts and it becomes less challenging and less effective. 

To get stronger, leaner, lighter, healthier and happier you, you need to challenge your body (and mind!)

How to change it up?

• Add running intervals, 2 minutes fast, then 2 minutes slow etc
• Switch between  jogging and power walking,
• If you are at the gym change your piece of cardio equipment and use the programs on the machines so that your intensity goes up and down.
• Add in  a new activity every fortnight
• Use  your heart rate monitor

It is more beneficial to do a 15 minute workout full of variety that brings your heart rate up and down, then a 25 minute same paced jog/walk on the treadmill.

Change it up! As well as keeping it different for your body, you are also learning new skills, meeting new people and having a lot more fun in the process.