How often to switch program...

[catycaty]

So I've been on workout plan for about 4 and 1/2 months and I was just wondering when is it that someone should start to change up their workouts... like how often?

(personally, i've been working mostly cardio than weights since it's really cold and legs get too stiff to run when it's cold outside... so i was thinking of switching over more weights this season.. i don't know though)

i've seen articles where people have suggested to switch it every season (like every summer, spring, fall, winter) like... how do i know though, like i'm not exactly sure when i've reached plataeu...?

[ultimatehlth]

I change clients workouts every session, nothing seems to keep the results coming faster. You don't have to change everything, but throwing in some variation keeps you from plateauing, makes things more interesting, and involves more muscle groups in more planes of motion. 4 1/2 months is a long time to be on the same routine, within weeks your body will begin to adapt and you'll get less benefit out of your workouts.

You can stay with weights if you wish, just change the protocols more often. Changing between circuits, supersets, burn-outs, low rep, high rep etc. You can also vary between split and full body workouts.
Best.

[Boss Man]

Cahnge it for a reason, like it's gettign boring, or it's producing weedy results.

I very eaerly chane, as the hassle of working out what I'm going to do, than faff about in the gym getting used to stuff is irritating. Been there done that. Keeping it mostly the same, means I can get in and just do it. Suits me fine.

If it aint broke don't it I say.