‘MUSCLE CONFUSION’
Wow! I have been working out with barbells for the past month and a half and decided it was time to confuse my muscles. Today I used primarily dumbells and let me just say there is definitely something to this muscle confusion thing! In my past, I have set a routine and used the same one until I lost interest and tapered off from the gym. I think because my exercising got stale, so too did my motivation.
I began my workout today a little tenative. I was somewhat unsure what weight I should begin at, and found myself wanting to use the barbell (it felt so much more comforting). I resisted, and so did my muscles! This was my best chest workout in weeks, and I owe it all to taking a step away from my comfort zone! But a great pump was not the only benefit.
I am begining to understand why muscle confusion, and exercise variety is so helpfull! I have rejuvinated my motivation, and added a new spark to my training. If you are reading this TRY SOMETHING NEW! It may feel uncomfortable at first, but your phisique and your mind will thank you in the end! GOOD LUCK!
-b
February 4, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Very good reminder for me!! Thanks. I tend to stick with the same routine as well, just because it is in my comfort zone, like you said. So, tonight, maybe I’ll try something different… Hmmm….
February 4, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Hey bro, this is my current HIIT workout, I’ve been doing the same one for a month now though, and I’m about to step up the speeds probably all by .5 mph next week…hope this helps, it’s definitely working for me!
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/k0nv1kt/2009/01/24/hiit-on-treadmill-am-shoulders-pm/