Beat workout boredom with these tips

When your brain abandons your exercise routine, your body is soon to follow. Fitness magazine shows you how to bust out of almost any rut.

I'm so over ... running on the treadmill
The No. 1 mistake runners make is going one speed, at one incline, every workout.

I'm so over ... doing downward dog
With so many yoga hybrids to sample, there's no need to get stuck in a holding pattern.

I'm so over ... the elliptical
Take your workout in a different direction.

I'm so over ... lifting the same old way
Quit counting reps. Instead, lift until you can't go one rep further with good form, then move on. And tinker with your technique.

I'm so over ... pounding the pavement
Multitask through the miles to keep your mind from asking "Are we there yet?" Or sign up for a charity walk to put new purpose into your strides (find one near you at active.com).

I'm so over ... working out at home
If you miss your fair-weather routine, go ahead and re-create it indoors.