I like to mix up what exercise I do each day based on how I’m feeling. Do you think this makes it less of a “routine” when it’s not always the same?

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Joseph E.

it’s still a routine. emphasize different body parts or using weights cardio hiking or gardenning as similar activities.

Ivan Y.

Absolutely, When the practice is not strong so to speak, I do a hotch potch of stretching, strength exercises starting with breathing, otherwise I watch and participate in either a video based on ballet/barre,back exercises or a 10 min swim in backyard pool.I am also working on developing a buddy for a once a week morning swim in a lap pool and a once a week 4km afternoon dog walk

Zaida F.

I don’t think being spontaneous with the contents of the exercise detracts from the routine of daily exercise. That said, I think it will introduce choice fatigue and make you less likely to exercise daily in the long run if you don’t plan ahead. So maybe plan the next days exercise the night before?

Traudl S.

I feel that as long as you keep exercising every day,makes it a routine. Mixing up your exercises helps making workouts not too boring,plus it also helps you work different muscels. That’s what I’ve heard professionals say over the years. I’m no professional, but it makes sense to me.

Diana S.

Actually i think so. If the routine is not part of you yet, sticking to the same exercise seems safer. If you already settle down to your routine, then i think it’s okay:)

Sammy E.

I do the same , I find if I do the same thing over an dover again, I get unmotivated. If you getting to it around about the same time, for the same time, then that is still a routine. Better to adjust too, then doing something and injuring yourself and then not being able to going anything at all, which would ruin your routine

Hector E.

The habit is being consistent even if the quality isn’t there. I learned this from social media as well, it’s not always good content, but consistent content keeps the viewers.

Frankie U.

Absolutely not, it actually keeps excercise dynamic therefore making it different and more challenging every day. This being said there is less of a chance that working out bores an individual.

Victoria Y.

I prefer to do the same exercise routine every day. It makes it easier for me to do it if I know exactly what I need to do and knowing that I can do it.

Milton J.

No, I don’t. The thing you want to stick in the brain is the feeling that you *want* to exercise. And I find that it does not hurt to mix up the actual workout. (As long as you don’t talk yourself into easier and easier exercises for each day.)

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