No matter if you love the gym, or it’s an evil necessity, it’s easy to stop going, especially during a pandemic, and it’s always so much harder to get in the habit of going again after a long break.
Whether you took a break due to COVID or were recovering from an injury, it’s important to ease yourself back into your gym routines and get back to your exercise and sports activities safely. We have some tips on how to make a return to the gym.
- Don’t expect to be at the same level you were before
Regardless of your particular exercise or sports regimen, taking time off from exercise will mean that you will lose some of your conditioning. This doesn’t mean you won’t get back to your previous levels, but that you should be starting at a lower level than before your break. Start slow, take it easy, and you will reach your previous fitness levels in no time.
- Be patient
It is understandable to be frustrated that you’re not running as fast, or lifting as heavy, to begin with, but you must be patient. Work with the strength or energy you have now, and as long as you are consistent and continue to work out, you’ll be back to your previous levels in a few weeks. Pushing yourself will only lead to injury and more time away from the gym.
- Don’t do too much
Don’t try to take on all the exercises at once. Reduce your workout routine to a few workouts, and allow your body to adjust to the change. You can gradually return to your old routines over time.
- Remember you’ll probably be sore
If you’re feeling sore, it’s probably because you’re doing a new exercise or you haven’t trained in a while. So if you’re getting back to the gym after a long break, you’ll most likely feel it the next day.
The good news? The soreness won’t last forever. Once you get back into a routine, you will find yourself being able to work out without feeling the soreness afterwards.
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