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Workout Rut Repair.(physical fitness)(Brief Article)

Cosmopolitan

| February 01, 2001 | HAMILTON, TISH | COPYRIGHT 2001 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Here's How to push past a fitness plateau.

Problem: You're bored with your routine.

Fitness fix: Experiment with new workouts, says Richard Cotton, a trainer and spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. Try something you've always found intimidating, like kickboxing or in-line skating. Take a new path on your next jog. Or work out at a different time of day than you're used to.

Problem: Weight loss is starting to lag.

Fitness fix: As your body becomes more efficient, it needs ...

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