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You don’t need totally revamp your workout routine to break out of a rut. Sometimes, tiny little changes to your workout can make a huge impact. Whether you’re bored, unmotivated, or just aren’t seeing the results you desire, this article is for you!

Tiny Tweak #1: Use a Heart Rate Monitor

Monitoring your heart rate is a great way to gauge the intensity of your cardiovascular routine. During moderate physical activity, your heart beats at approximately 50 – 70% of your max heart rate. To determine your max heart rate, subtract your age from 220. For example, let’s say you’re 20 years old. This would make your max heart rate 200. During your moderate physical activity, you want your heart rate to fall between 100 and 140 beats per minute (or 50 – 70% of your max heart rate).

Tiny Tweak #2: Change the Equipment

Like to use dumbbells to train chest? Switch over to using the cable machine. Always use dumbbells to do weighted squats? Head over to the squat rack instead! Better yet, pick up some kettlebells. Need some inspiration? Check out this article!

Tiny Tweak #3: Try Circuit Training

Circuits are a great way to get a intense, full-body workout in less time. Try adding it in 1-2 days per week. Design your own!

Tiny Tweak #4: Throw in Some Supersets

A superset is when you pair two exercises together and perform them back-to-back with no rest in between. Typically, these two exercises work opposing muscle groups (like your quads and hamstrings or your biceps and triceps). Supersets are great when you’re running short on time and want to maximize the efficiency of your workout. Here are a few combos to try!

Superset #1: Back and Chest

Lat Pulldown – 12 reps

Push Ups – 12 reps

Superset #2: Quads and Hamstrings

Dumbbell Squat – 12 reps

Romanian Deadlift – 12 reps

Superset #3: Biceps and Triceps

Bicep Curls – 12 reps

Tricep Dips – 12 reps

Superset #4: Abs and Low Back

Suitcase Crunch – 15 reps

Hyperextension – 15 reps

Written by GUADS staff member Angelina with contributions from www.heart.org,