Progress is the key to long term commitment to reach your fitness goals
Stepping in the gym, hopping on a cardio machine for 10-15 minutes and then doing a few strength exercises 2-3 times a week is a good start.
You will notice some changes visually as well as start to feel better and have more energy.
There will come a time when this progress will stall and you will lose interest, if there is no change in the workouts.
Change can mean the type of exercises that are part of your workout, the amount of weight being lifted, the intensity (both high and low intensity) and above all, how are you objectively testing your fitness level overall.
This does not mean to randomly throw more weight on, or try and get creative with some new movement you see online. .
There is a bit more to it.
There needs to be a structured progression
A progression in strength (lower and upper body and the correct rep and set range)
A progression in cardio (both high intensity and low intensity also known as Zone 2)
An element of skill (are you learning any new skills)
Taking those three elements and building workouts that are designed to meet both performance and recovery will not only keep things interesting, it will also help to break plateaus and improve your fitness level which in turn, will aid in burning body fat and build muscle.
At Northern Touch CrossFit we have well structured workouts that are led by a qualified coach who ensures you are moving with correct form and technique. These workouts are designed to meet you where you are at with progressions in place to curb plateaus keeping things fun and interesting.
If you are looking for a change and to learn more about how we help you meet your goals, book an appointment with us here and we’ll have a chat
