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1. Vary the Variables
Changing up (challenging) your routine - eating, exercise, spiritual, mental, financial - is key to keeping things fresh, making progress, and achieving your goals.
2. Plan the Work and Work the Plan
Figure out what you need to do, how you're going to do it and when. Success is in the details. You have to make it work for you. And be sure to plan for changes in the work (see #1).
3. Go Old School
Remember how hard push ups, chin ups and jump roping were when you were young? They still are! Body weight training is challenging, productive, worthwhile and fun.
4. Suspend your Disbelief
Suspension training is hot in the fitness world. Try out the TRX or other such systems. Don't be intimidated that the Navy Seals use them - they can be customized for all fitness levels.
5. Curb the Carbs
We all like simple carbs but they're killing us. Reduce them where possible. You can get much of the pleasure and more of the nutritional benefit from whole grains and complex carbs.
6. Try Tubing
Not just tubing but also cable systems. They engage your core on every move, so you burn more calories and improve your functional capacity. Perfect for chopping exercises.
7. Bolster your Balance
Dyna Discs, wobble boards, foam rollers, stability balls, Bosus and other balance tools will challenge your body in different ways and make your workout exciting and productive.
8. Lose some Liquids
About 20% of the average person's daily calories come from liquids, but they are often overlooked as a place where you can cut back and help yourself lose weight.
9. Change up your Cardio
Make your body adapt. Change the exercise you do, the intensity you work at, the time you spend at it, the equipment you use. Get out of your comfort zone.
10. Combine Moves
Adding weight is not the only way to increase the challenge. What about combining a squat with shoulder press? Lunge with cable high row? Crunch with chest press? Be creative. | 
