Mixing up the exercises you do in Year 8 is really important for a few reasons:

1. Avoiding Boredom: When you do the same workout again and again, it can get super boring. Trying different activities keeps things exciting and makes you want to exercise!

2. Building Different Skills: Each type of exercise helps you grow different skills and work different muscle groups. For example:

   • Cardio (like running or cycling) helps you build stamina.
   • Strength training (using weights) helps you get stronger.
   • Flexibility exercises (like yoga) help you improve balance and stop injuries.

3. Following FITT Principles: By changing things up, you naturally work on these four things:

   • Frequency: Different workouts help you stick to a regular schedule.
   • Intensity: Different exercises can challenge you in new ways.
   • Time: You can try shorter, tough workouts one day and longer, easier workouts another day to keep it interesting.

4. Preventing Injuries: Doing a variety of exercises helps lower the chance of getting hurt, since you're not overworking the same muscles all the time.

In summary, switching up your exercises makes it more fun, helps you learn new skills, and keeps you healthy!