Most people at this point understand the value and the importance of regular exercise. However, you may be surprised to hear that your stale old workout routine may not be doing your body as good as you think…

Many people struggle to make exercise part of their daily routine. You may not realize however, that when your exercising becomes too routine, you are drastically reducing its effectiveness.  When exercising, it is extremely important to keep your workouts fresh and full of variety.  Targeting different muscles makes your entire body work harder, thus burning more calories. Working the same muscles over and over again not only becomes ineffective over time, but it can also lead to injury.  If you are doing exercises improperly, you can do long term damage on your joints, ligaments, and muscles.  Additionally, by completely ignoring entire groups of muscles, you will build an unbalanced body, leaving some muscles over developed, and others too weak to support them.

One of the ways to make your workouts more efficient and effective is to build your arsenal of exercises, and rotate them in and out of your routine according to the day.  This way, specific muscles get a chance to rest while you target others. Another way to bring intensity to your workouts is to add weight, or add an additional element to an exercise.  For example, if you do lunges the same way every day, try holding a set of dumbbells as you lunge. Or, twist your upper body at the bottom of your lunge to engage your abdominal and back muscles. The more muscles that you can engage in a single exercise, the better your results will be! Our personal training staff here at Spa Koru can help you learn new exercises that are ideal for your body type and level of physical ability.  A personal trainer can also assess your level of fitness, ensure that you are exercising safely and properly, and address your specific concerns. Call to book an appointment at the front desk!

Finally, one of the best ways to keep your body in tip top shape is to enjoy the kind of exercise you are doing!  If you enjoy it, you are more likely to do it more often, and for longer periods of time. Go for a long swim in the ocean – the waves and currents keep it interesting!  If you love running, try running on the beach – the softer sand forces your leg muscles to work harder.  For a real challenge, rent a standup paddleboard and tool around in the ocean…you will work muscles you never knew existed!  Be sure not to let your Spa Koru membership expire however – those rainy days will leave you with cabin fever!  If you are unsure when your membership expires, call or stop in to see Grace – she is happy to help! The point is that there are an infinite number of ways to get fit, and there is always a way to work harder and push for results. Keep your workouts fresh and full of variety, and start seeing a difference!