
Ever been stuck in a workout rut? You know the kind: your routine feels stale, and you're just not seeing the results you used to. If so, you're not alone: plateauing is totally normal, even if it is super frustrating.
Sometimes, all you need is a rest, but if you're not one to take a week (or more!) off, then - same - and the old adage rings true, here: a change is as good as a rest. Mixing things up not only benefits our minds, but also our muscles. too. In fact, recent research (published in the journal BMJ Medicine) shows that varying our workouts is associated with increased longevity - reason enough to give it a go.