Keeping your workout routine fresh is a hard task for anyone. I'll share my tips on ways to keep pushing through even when you hit a plateau.

We have all been there; It could be the scale not showing what you are expecting, training might not be giving you the results you were aiming for, or maybe your head isn't in the game. It doesn't matter what your fitness level is. Eventually, we all plateau. You can't do the same workouts day after day and continue to see results. Once your body gets used to the level of output needed to accomplish what you're striving for, you will have to make adjustments to your fitness plan to continue to see results.

For as long as I can remember, I have always been working toward a goal. It started young with baseball and continued well into adulthood. Sometimes I was training for an upcoming season, or there were times I would train because I knew the scouts were coming out to see us play and I wanted to be at my best. These days, I am training to improve my golf game ( read about my tips here) or even just maintaining my physical health to play the way I want to with my kids. No matter what stage you are at in life, there is always room for improvement.

Plateauing during weight loss is one of the most commonly recognized forms of a plateau. Once your body has become accustomed to whatever nutrition and exercise plan you are following, you are going to have to find ways to keep losing. The biggest tip I can give anyone going through this is, not to give up! Giving up out of frustration of not seeing our anticipated results is one of the easiest things you can do. This is not only true for weight loss, but it can also apply to any other facet of life. Diet and exercise go hand in hand. First, don't overestimate your physical output. Sometimes it is easy to rationalize our food overindulgences by telling ourselves that we deserve it because we did a hard workout or we've been on an excellent workout streak. You need to make sure that your intake and output are where they need to be for you to continue to lose. You're going to want to be honest with yourself and take a good look at where you can improve. Maybe you can move to a bigger calorie deficit, pull back on the carbs temporarily, or increase your exercise. If you try one of these you should move back into the weight-loss range where you are burning more than you're taking in.

The best way to avoid plateauing while training is actually very simple, always keep your body guessing. No matter what your fitness level is or what exercises you prefer, once your body masters that routine and knows what is expected, you're going to have to throw it a curveball to keep seeing progress. Sometimes, it can be something as simple as throwing an extra 5 or 10 pounds onto the weight bar you are lifting. If you're into using resistance bands, you can try decreasing the amount of weight and increasing the number of reps you do to help get your body off of autopilot and back into the zone. There have been times I have added more weight or even changed the order of my workout to keep it fresh.

Whatever the challenge before you is, positivity and perseverance are both key. Having the drive and determination to keep working toward your goal despite seeing immediate results will help you overcome any mental block or plateau you may be experiencing. Personally, I welcome this since I know these types of challenges help me grow far beyond the gym. Most strategies we use to accomplish our physical goals can be applied to any aspect of life. I'd love to hear from you guys and find out what you all do when you have to pivot to a new technique or routine!