Should You Stick to the Same Workout or Mix It Up?

June 11, 2025

Welcome to Season 3 of Nacho Fitness Coach—where fitness meets fun, sarcasm, and just the right splash of wine. Whether you’re a gym rat or a couch connoisseur, we’re here to help you balance workouts with real life (and maybe Candy Crush withdrawals).

In this episode, Sara (our resident fitness expert) and Caleigh (our fearless fitness newbie) dive into one of the most common workout questions:

Should you stick to the same routine or change it up?

Let’s break down what they covered—with laughs, real talk, and some actionable advice.

🎉 Season 3 Vibes: Wine, Workouts & Wins

We've made it to 48 episodes—almost a full year!
The podcast started as Caleigh’s literal dream (yes, while sleeping).
It's been both fun and therapeutic—RIP Candy Crush addiction.
We’re back to our OG recording spot (hi, train sounds!) after a brief echo-filled detour.
New this season: Watch us on YouTube and follow us on socials @NachoFitnessCoach.

🔁 Same Workout or Shake Things Up?

Here’s the big question:
Is it better to repeat the same workout or switch it up regularly?

Caleigh’s Approach: Variety with Fitbod

Caleigh has been using the Fitbod app, which generates algorithm-based, customizable workouts. Each session is different, based on your inputs like:

Fitness level (beginner/intermediate/advanced)
Muscle group focus (full body, upper/lower)
Previous weight and reps

Perks of Fitbod:

Keeps workouts interesting
Adjusts based on past performance
Offers video demonstrations for exercises
Works for home workouts too (hello, bodyweight mode!)

But here's the catch:
Variety can make it harder to track progress.

Sara’s Style: Same Same, But Stronger

Sara’s a big fan of full-body workouts 3x/week—and she’s all about:

Repeating the same routine weekly
Tracking weight and reps to measure true progress
Saving time by knowing exactly what to expect
Keeping workouts 30–45 minutes (because who has time for 60+?)

“You can’t really track strength if you're doing a different tricep exercise every time,” says Sara. (Good luck comparing skull crushers to cable rope pull-downs!)

🧠 Why Routine Can Be Efficient

Consistency reduces decision fatigue: You know what you’re doing when you walk in.
Shorter workouts = more likely to show up: A 30-minute session feels doable.
Better progress tracking: You can measure weight increases week to week.
Fewer mental barriers: No need to relearn new exercises each visit.

Sara says:
“If your plan requires 60+ minutes in the gym every session, that alone can scare people off.”

💡 Real Talk: Start Where You Are

Caleigh started with at-home bodyweight workouts using Fitbod. Her goal?
“Just keep doing it until you don’t feel like a dipshit walking into the gym.”
Spoiler: She belongs now.

Tips for beginners:

Use an app to guide you (like Fitbod)
Set small goals (just show up!)
Save your own workouts in the app to repeat them
Slowly increase weights or reps as you feel ready

💪 So... Should You Change Your Routine?

It depends on your goals:

Want to build strength? Stick with the same exercises for 4–6 weeks so you can track increases in weight or reps.
Need to stay interested? Vary your workouts—but make sure you’re still tracking progress somehow.
Feeling stuck or bored? Switching it up can reignite your motivation.

You can do both—just be intentional. Repeat exercises enough to measure improvement, but switch things up when you plateau or lose motivation.

🧀 Final Nacho Nuggets

Repeating workouts = efficient, trackable strength gains
Changing it up = great for avoiding boredom
You can do both—just don't overthink it
A 30-minute plan beats a 60-minute one if it gets you in the gym
Most importantly: Keep showing up until you feel like you belong there

Because you do.

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