When we work out, we want
to strike a balance between novelty and routine because both are beneficial for
us.
Novelty is what keeps us
growing. Doing the same workout for
months and years on end does not challenge our bodies or our minds enough. We don’t explore different movement patterns
and so don’t practice adaptation to new circumstances.
Routine, however, is a
powerful force. Knowing that Monday is
the day we go to yoga and Tuesdays and Thursdays we lift weights helps make
those plans automatic. The body prepares
for it, the car goes there on autopilot, and we’re done before we know it!
When we find ourselves
bored or when we stop making progress, it is time to try something new. However, if we find that we can’t seem to get
those workouts done, it might be time to harness the magic of routine to put us
on the right path.
We can do it!
