How to Manage Plateaus in 5 steps
Everyone has, at some point in their training, experienced a plateau regardless of how fit they are.
It can be very frustrating and leave you feeling disinterested and unmotivated with your training. This feed-forward cycle can wreak havoc on long-term success which is why I want to discuss some ways coaches and athletes can break through plateaus before they become problematic.
Step 1: Take a step back and reflect. Has the gym been a priority lately? Have you been able to deliver your best effort every time you show up? Have you been consistent or have you missed a lot of training days? Depending on how you answer these questions and questions like them, it may be that your training program is fine and that other things away from the gym are causing your plateau.
If you think that’s you then take the time to figure out the “why’s” behind these changes. Getting to the root of those problems will be essential in either getting back into your old routine full steam or realizing that your routine/goals needs to be adjusted to match what you give right now…Step 2: …
