Are you trying to get into great physical shape but finding it difficult to get the results you want? There are some adjustments you can make to your routine or lifestyle that can bring some surprisingly good results.

You can avoid a training plateau by trying new exercises and activities. Avoid using the machines that you normally use for one week at the gym. It will be stimulating to work with different machines and you'll feel muscles responding that you never knew existed.

Replace any alcohol with sparkling water every day for one week. Add a squeeze of lemon or orange juice to make it as enjoyable as possible. Abstaining from alcohol for a week will result in a significant reduction in your calorie intake.

Is it possible that you are addicted to coffee shops? For a week, try to avoid them. Avoid drinking all the milk that coffee shops provide and the extras that come with it. Just stick to a simple cup of coffee or tea. Besides feeling better, you'll also spend less money.

Your workouts should be varied. A plateau in your training will soon set in if you perform at the gym the same way every time. When your body is overworked, it adapts and slows down your muscle development. Always have something in your workout program that will stimulate your body so that you can continue to reap the benefits of your hard work.

Your motivation will increase as you make progress. If your program seems too easy for you, it's time to plan a new workout routine.

Have different workouts available to you at any given time. If you only have 20 minutes to spare, design a workout that can be completed in that time. Your gym notebook should contain a variety of workout routines that you can quickly access.

Prepare a few backup plans. Weights should be kept light if you've been out late the night before. The benefits of a light workout far outweigh those of a heavy one. You'll feel better in general, and you'll feel doubly virtuous for sticking with your exercise routine in the face of a challenge.