Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2609: Eric Leija's article provides practical strategies to overcome the fitness plateau by varying workouts, adjusting diet, ensuring quality sleep, reducing stress, and allowing proper recovery. These changes help re-calibrate hormones and optimize fat loss and muscle gain, ensuring continuous progress in your fitness journey. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ericleija.com/when-your-body-gets-bored-how-to-break-through-plateaus/ Quotes to ponder: "Nearly everyone deals with The Plateau at some point during their fitness journey." "As frustrating as they can be, you’re not alone in your struggle, and countless others just like you have broken through using just a few strategies." "Make sure you’re getting 1-2 days of recovery every week, as this will give your muscles adequate time to repair, and help prevent stress hormones from taking over." Episode references: The Complete Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training: https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/high-intensity-interval-training-the-ultimate-guide.html The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It: https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Solution-Why-Your-Broken/dp/0399583602 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices