Never be the same!

It's one thing we can learn from a computer company! OK, well electronics company now - but it is one thing that Apple, Inc. has straight. What is it? Never be the same.

Sure, Apple is known for it's style, simplicity and ease of use. But it is constantly updating it's systems. Making changes. And we should too. Especially when it comes to our exercise routine. And I know that many of you don't like to think about change, but you should! Why? Here's why.

Our bodies are created to be incredibly adaptive. Heat, cold, rain, food or lack of food, exercise or not our bodies adapt. They adapt to our calorie requirements to meet our conditions, they adapt our muscle mass until it is sufficient to meet the need. So, when we exercise, if we just keep doing the exact same thing there comes a day when our body goes - "hey! I'm good at this." and it stops changing. It stops burning more calories, it stops building more muscle (though you'll maintain your muscle). So, if we're going to continue to make progress, then we can't keep doing the same thing! We must change. We've gotta shake things up.

So dudes and dudettes, start shaking. Do you walk? Walk further. Better yet, instead of walking, grab a jump rope. Knees can't handle that? Find a pool. Find a trampoline. That no good for you? Shadow box for 3 minutes - no stopping - constant movement. Do that for three rounds and tell me you haven't worked out! The idea is, NEVER BE THE SAME. Constantly vary your workout to maximize the effect on your body.

Change: it does a body good.