If
you’re just now getting back into a workout routine after a few weeks off
or even months off for the holidays, after injuries, laziness, work
over-time or so on that kept you grounded for a long time, don’t feel guilty,
and don’t worry. You will get that
strength and fitness back. Compared to somebody who’s never trained, your
experience and your body give you a huge advantage that’ll make it easier to
get back to form.
5 THINGS TO DO WHEN RETURNING TO
GYM AFTER A LONG BREAK
1) Just start with
something easy
2) Get an exercise
buddy/ a gym buddy
3) Don’t do too much
4) Schedule a plan.
5) Do not hesitate!
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1) JUST START WITH SOMETHING EASY
Train
like you would as a beginner!
Keep
intensity low (like 50-60% of your perceived ability). You can gradually move
up as long as you’re not getting overly sore. Don’t go heavy so fast!
As soon
as you start with something small and feel good from that, you'll want to
continue on and get back into your track and healthy habits!
This is
a video that i found quite useful and i think it will help you out
2) GET AN EXERCISE/ A GYM BUDDY
It’s
very easy to pull out of your workout if it’s just yourself you have to answer
to. Having a friend, work colleague or family member to workout with is a great
way to boost motivation, hold each other accountable and stick to your workout
routine. It also adds a social aspect, which brings a little more fun back into
working out.
3) DON'T DO TOO MUCH!
Don’t do too much, especially in the first week. Pick a few
exercises (ideally, complex movements like squats, deadlifts, bench presses)
and do a single set per exercise in the first workout.
Do not include any superset, dropset or even giantset, let your body slowly adapt to the basic exercises or compound movement first before you engage yourself into a intense workout routine.
4) SCHEDULE A PLAN
Plan your schedule ahead for the upcoming days.
Don't be lazy and follow the schedule!
Then soon you will be back on track and get back to the shape you always wanted!
Plan your schedule ahead for the upcoming days.
Don't be lazy and follow the schedule!
Then soon you will be back on track and get back to the shape you always wanted!
5) DO NOT HESITATE!
Some people want it to happen, some people wish it will happen BUT OTHERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
You can keep reading thousands of fitness videos and articles and read this blog over and over again. And acquire all the information in the world but only to take you to APPLY IT AND MAKE IT TO REALITY!
Well now that you know what to do and what not to, isn't it time to hit the gym with some passion? Remember all your idols, and who gave you the inspiration and idea of a gym for the first time, go back, be like them and don't disappoint them!
Some people want it to happen, some people wish it will happen BUT OTHERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!
You can keep reading thousands of fitness videos and articles and read this blog over and over again. And acquire all the information in the world but only to take you to APPLY IT AND MAKE IT TO REALITY!
Well now that you know what to do and what not to, isn't it time to hit the gym with some passion? Remember all your idols, and who gave you the inspiration and idea of a gym for the first time, go back, be like them and don't disappoint them!
