5 ways to get back on track with exercise
Life has happened, you haven't exercised in a while and you're nervous to start again thinking it's all too hard to get back to where you were. Here's some great news!
#1 you’re not alone
We’ve all had that time where we get so far with our fitness and then something comes up, life happens and before we know it, it’s been weeks since we exercise, we feel sluggish and feel it will be so hard to get back to where we were.
First step to getting back on track is knowing it’s not just you.
No one is going to judge you as they’ve been there too!
Speak to a friend or a trainer about this and they will help guide you without over-challenging you and be a bit more gentle taking your mindset into consideration.
#2 great news
Have you ever heard of muscle memory?
You worked so hard to get to where you were, it’s not all forgotten! Your muscles and nervous system have an amazing memory and since you got strong before it won’t take as long as the first time! Your body has your back! It won’t let you down!
#3 just start
You know you need to, so just start! Take a walk, do a short workout, stretch. Any movement is good movement.
You don’t have to sign up for a marathon! You just have to do one thing today and add to it tomorrow and keep adding something extra each day
#4 be gentle
Yes, you’ve lost track and you want to catch up and get results quick!
But that doesn’t mean you need to go at the same pace you left off. If you go too hard and overexert- this is when injuries happen. Work slow, be consistent and progress little by little each time
#5 plan ahead
Diarise the day you are starting (which ideally should be now and if not now, start tomorrow.
Put a note in your diary of what workouts you will be doing everyday.
Keep this step simple and do exercises you are confident with.
Or you can use duration of how long you will walk and for the next day add a flight of stairs and so on.
Pop a note in your diary a month from now and track how you’re going – do you need to try again?
Do you need to change your tactic or your mindset?
You could even just contact me for sessions! I also have the guided sessions on my website which will cost just $10 a week if you can’t sign up for sessions at this stage.
It’s time - just move – you’ve got this!
Love and light,
Claudia