There comes a time during any training regime or sport where the individual training starts to drop in improvements, loses motivation, fails to see results or possibly all the above.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
This is called the training “plateau”. This plateau can be caused by many reasons including:
- Over training
- Injury that the athlete/client is suffering from
- Boredom/lack of enthusiasm
- Lack of energy
Plateaus will cause much frustration for the individual as progress is halted, and often reversed.
The potential for injury is heightened and the athlete’s/client’s motivation levels start to suffer.
Some training tips and techniques to avoid a “plateau” include:
- Giving the athlete/client a recovery week where they train less frequently and with less intensity
- Getting regular treatment such as massage and physiotherapy
- Changing the style of program
- Changing the training environment
- Changing certain exercises or training styles
Overall, changing a number of these variables will help the athlete mentally and physically to ensure they can break through the lull and periods of underperforming to eventually begin progressing and achieving again.
Chodat Fitness offer specialist personal training for groups, teams, special events and individuals.
