The dreaded training rut. We’ve all been there and I bet your reason falls into one of three categories:

• Physical (e.g. injury, fatigue).
• Mental (e.g. loss of motivation).
• Technical (e.g. hitting a plateau).

Firstly, don’t panic. When you are training for weight loss, you will invariably come across a situation where progress slows down and things level off.

Here are my top tips to prevent a training rut and keep yourself on track towards achieving your desired fitness or weight loss goals.

1. Find a workout partner - Working out with a friend can help make your exercise sessions more exciting.
2. Try something new - You may be a regular in the local spin class, so why not try a Boxercise, HIIT, Boot Camp, Circuits, TRX or a Kettlebell class. You’ll be surprised how taking part in a new class or activity can spur thoughts, ideas, and a passion for training.
3. Seek help - Enlist the help of a Personal Trainer who can help reignite the spark and provide specialist guidance to get you back on track.
4. Wear a heart rate monitor - Working out with a heart rate monitor can help you burn more calories by providing constant feedback on your current intensity level.
5. Change your routine - People often have the same routine in the gym day in, day out. This prevents the body form progressing as it adapts to the stimulus and gets comfortable. Look to change your workout programme every 6 weeks to keep the body guessing and progressing.