How To Beat A Weight Loss Plateau

Reconsider Exercise Frequency And Times

Think about how often and when you have been exercising up until the point of the weight loss plateau. Once again, sticking to the same routine will at some point lull your body into complacency. It needs to have variety in order to keep burning calories at a fast rate. So if you go to the gym after work, try waking up earlier and fitting in a gym session before your day gets started. You can also consider switching the days you exercise to help shake things up for your body and metabolic rate.

Besides the timing of exercise, the frequency can also significantly influence a weight loss plateau. You may need to increase the frequency of workouts or even have shorter workout sessions more frequently instead of fewer, but longer ones. Even if the actual time you spend working out is the same, shorter but more frequent trips to the gym or time working out at home can still keep your heart rate going and burn more calories since your body isn’t used to the new routine. This is especially the case if you also increase the intensity at which you are exercising.

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