Personal Training Journal Entry #13
Many of my new clients question a proper way to get back into working out after taking a long break. This break could be for many reasons, including injury, work schedules, or just time for leisure. Some feel they should jump right back into things to avoid losing motivation or catch up as fast as possible. Doing so might be dangerous and could prolong your injuries or cause you to acquire new ones. Being sore the few days after exercising does not always mean you had a quality work out, so be careful!
After a prolonged period of time away from exercise, I recommend a progressive plan to working out. Rest hard and train hard. Yes. But, also train smart. That way you won’t need to take anymore unnecessary time off. Take baby steps into work out regimens and goals that were initially hard for you to reach. Here are a few things to think about when deciding to come back to an exercise plan:
1. Mobility
2. Flexibility
3. Strength
4. Cardio
Each of these attributes may or may not be where they were while you were consistently exercising. It would be wise to build them up until you’re at a comfortable point in which you can perform the way you did in a training prime. So…did we all have a good break?
Life In Balance,