WHAT IS A FITNESS PLATEAU AND HOW TO BREAK IT
You’ve been training hard. You’re smashing your classes, lifting more, and feeling better than ever. Until suddenly, you’re not. Your progress stalls, your motivation dips, and every session feels off.
Welcome to the fitness plateau.
It’s not failure, it’s just feedback. Your body’s way of saying you’ve adapted, now you need to change it up.
Signs You’ve Plateaued
You’re still putting in the work, but:
The numbers on your weights or treadmill haven’t increased in weeks.
You’re not seeing changes in strength, endurance, or physique.
Workouts feel routine.
You’re simply tired and unmotivated.
Sounds familiar? Time for change.
Tweak Training Variables
Your body likes a challenge. Try adjusting your training variables:
Intensity: Lift heavier, run faster, or slow down your reps to build time under tension.
Volume: Add or remove sets and reps to test endurance or power.
Frequency: Mix up your class schedule. Usually into Ride? Try Reshape. Or switch up Reformer with Rumble.
Even small changes can shock your muscles back into growth mode.
Nutrition Levers
If you’re not seeing results, your nutrition might not be quite right.
Protein: Are you getting enough to rebuild muscle? Aim for a serving with every meal. Check out our protein powder in-club; it’s great for hitting those numbers.
Energy balance: Under-eating can stall progress. Track what you’re consuming and make sure it aligns with your goals.
Hydration matters: Even mild dehydration can affect your performance and recovery. Keep your bottle close and sip often. And for an extra boost, Humantra electrolytes are great - you can get these in any of our clubs too.
Sleep & Stress
Recovery is where real progress happens. You can’t train like a pro if you’re recovering like a rookie.
Sleep: Prioritise 7-9 hours of solid rest to rebuild, recharge, and reset your hormones.
Stress: High cortisol levels (caused by prolonged stress) can slow muscle growth and fat loss. Try active recovery, stretching, or a Reset session to reboot your system.
Deloads
Sometimes, the smartest move is to do less.
A deload week is where you temporarily reduce intensity, volume, or load, giving your body space to adapt and come back stronger.
Bottom line?
A plateau isn’t the end of progress, it's the start of your next breakthrough. So tweak the plan, rest when needed, fuel properly, and push yourself past the plateau.