About this episode

Certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson discuss how to recognize when it's time to change your workout plan.

It's time to move on. At some point in your life, you have probably heard the phrase, whether it is in reference to a job, a relationship, or in this case, a workout plan. In this episode, certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson discuss how to know when it is time to move on from your current workout plan. You might get bored with your workouts. Maybe you've started to plateau. Or, perhaps you have new goals. Regardless of your situation, there are signs that hint it is time for a change. Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 12 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS). Training primarily middle school and high school…

People in this episode

Guests: Aaron Patterson, Frank Eyeson

Topics covered

• workout plan
• fitness
• personal training
• exercise psychology
• goal setting

Keywords

• workout change
• fitness plateau
• exercise boredom
• personal trainer
• mental performance

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Organizations: Human Kinetics

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