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Finally, any tips for runners as marathon season approaches?

Eat a healthy diet of protein, build up resistance slowly yet steadily, record your weekly achievements and set targets. Don’t forget to invest in a good pair of shoes that offer support to your knees. Weight train and strengthen your core. Do some yoga to increase stamina and also do breathing exercises.

Do people tend to put on more weight than their originally started out with when they stop working out? What is the cause for this?

In my experience, it’s not the break that leads to weight gain; rather it’s good to take a break. It’s more the mind shift that leads to a poor diet involving high fat and junk food content that leads to the weight gain.

How much time does one need to spend working-out in a day/week/month?

The key here is consistency. I know people who work out 7 days a week, but I personally advise my clients to work out 5 days a week and take a 2 day break.

Is it true that you should switch up your workout rather than following the same routine in order to boost productivity?

It’s true. Like everything else, the mind and body get bored and hence, it’s important to mix things up as the body gets stronger with increased stamina.

How does one overcome the dreaded plateau stage whilst training?

Take a break; change your workout, make things fun by engaging in dance exercises like Zumba and so on.