subject: Tips for Overcoming an Exercise Plateau [print this page] In the end, you might find that none of these things get you quickly over that plateau. Don't stress about it. Sometimes the body just needs a little time to catch up to the changes brought on by exercise. Ride it out, stick to regular exercise, and wait for that point where you make a breakthrough. Most importantly, have a positive attitude. Hitting a plateau is like an exercising rite of passage.