Fitness: Familiarity can breed boredom for exercisers

It’s easy to embrace repetition. After all, there’s a certain comfort to familiarity. But when it comes to maximizing fitness results, it doesn’t pay to press repeat. Routine breeds boredom — and not just for your mind. Your muscles need variety, too.
Admittedly, breaking free of routine isn’t easy. The more familiar your workout becomes, the more efficient you become at it. But there’s a downside to working out on autopilot. Monotony is just around the corner