Boredom is the main reason why even fit people have trouble staying motivated to work out. Are you bored with your exercise routine? Don't quit. Instead, try these tricks to break out of your rut:

• Choose new moves. Changing your strength training exercises every once in a while is healthy and keeps you strong by working different muscle groups. Do you always use machines? Try some free weights. Ask a staff member at your gym to show you how to use a wobble board or kettlebells.
• Mix it up. Change your routine by doing your favorite exercises in a different order. But it's still best to do core strengthening exercises first, while you have more energy, and then move on to specific muscle groups.
• Sample a new class. Try a more advanced yoga or aerobics class, or walk or run your favorite route in the opposite direction.
• Check your technique. Many gyms offer a free consultation from a trainer to review your goals and workout routines. Even if your gym doesn't offer this, ask a staff member to watch you on some of your exercises to be sure that you are using the correct form.
• Give yourself a break. Sometimes feelings of boredom with exercise signal that you are over trained, not unmotivated. Overzealous fitness fiends can burn out. You may be training hard 7 days a week, and then suddenly find that you have no energy and your muscles feel like lead. It's important to balance hard workout days with easier days, and factor in at least one real rest day each week to avoid burnout.
• Invest in a personal trainer. Why not let someone else jumpstart your fitness routine with innovative ideas and workouts? A trainer with years of experience can be all that's keeping you from getting out of that rut and taking your physical workouts to the next level.