Maybe you recently had to deal with an injury. Or maybe your mental health took a toll. For one reason or another, we all fall out of our fitness routine at some point. But how do you get back on track when you’ve lost your drive? What does it really take?

If exercise was a regular part of your routine, it can be difficult to get started again when you haven’t worked out in a while. Perhaps you’re embarrassed to go to the gym because you’ve fallen out of shape. Perhaps you’re worried about not being able to do the things that you used to. I’ve gone through this many times, and what I’ve learned is that there is absolutely no shame in starting over. In fact, you should be proud of yourself for even wanting to get back on track.

It’s important to start slow. You may want to jump back into it and do the same workouts you used to, but you have to be careful. Your body is no longer conditioned to work out in that way. You may have to essentially start over completely and work your way back, but that’s ok

I recommend using a ‘scaffolding’ system. This is what my doctor had recommended to me after I had been unable to work out for several months. If you used to run 3 miles easily, start with a mile. The next time you work out, run a mile and a half. Then add on strength training. Work your way up in a safe way.

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