Getting your exercise routine back on track
Proper planning is crucial to kick-start a fitness routine that can keep you motivated
Well, well – before we say anything we want to congratulate you for deciding to make a comeback into fitness. We are glad that you have kept your fitness first in this new year, and that’s reason enough to celebrate. But keeping that aside, have you planned how you’re going to start with your routine? Because exercising after a break can be strenuous.
If you are a fitness junkie, you must already know the essence of gearing up right, and stretching. So, we are sorted there. But still, here are few crucial things you need to know before you kickstart your fitness routine again. Give yourself time: Even an inactive week can bring down your performance levels, according to a study published in the Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. So, give your muscles a week or ten days time to get back in action.
Get your vitals checked: Getting your BMI, sugar, BP, and bone health checked is very important, so that you can understand the kind of routine you must opt for.
Don’t hop on to where you left: The above study also stated that if you stay inactive for two weeks or more, then you might end up losing muscle strength. So, if you start from where you had left, you might end up straining your muscles.
Start with a holistic approach: For a week or so, do body weight exercises instead of lifting weights. You can include stretches, yoga, skipping, walking, among others.
Plan your routine with a trainer: Don’t just randomly lean on tutorials, because every person is different. You can meet trainers and take their advice to chalk out your routine.
Stay committed: We all know that it’s hard to stay disciplined, but if you take small steps and stick to them, then it won’t be a hard nut to crack.
Find a pal: Finding an exercise buddy can help in staying motivated but be sure that you opt for a person who helps you to stay on track..