We must accept that, after a long season of celebrations and relaxation, resuming our exercise routines is not always an easy matter. And is that even when extensive workouts are part of the daily routine, the body (ideally) requires a prior process to return to a fitness regime and achieve it without failing in the attempt.
Whether you are having trouble motivating yourself to start over or you simply want to get back to exercising by improving your strategy, these are the tips you should take into consideration.
1. Start small
Don’t expect to start straight at the same pace you used to train at, especially if it’s been too long since you last exercised properly. And, as you may have already noticed, flexibility and resistance tend to decrease when we have let a long season go by without exercising.
For this reason, the best thing to do to resume your exercise routine is to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity, allowing your body to get used to each movement again.
2. Redefine your goals
Take the time to rethink the needs of your body and define new goals for both the short and long term. You will discover that there are some implementations that you can make to your exercise routine, taking into account your current needs and desires.
3. Create a training plan
Once you’ve redefined your fitness goals, focus on getting back to your exercise routine, putting together a specific training plan. It stipulates the number of hours you will be exercising per week, the type of movements you need to achieve your goal, and even if you will need special training equipment to improve your fitness plan.
4. Take advantage of apps and virtual trainers
A great way to resume your exercise routine without fail is doing it with some virtual trainers, available on the web and in applications. This is very effective if you want to stay inspired, learn new moves, and easily monitor your progress .
5. Try something new
Let’s face it, when it comes to getting back into the fitness world, we don’t always find ourselves inspired. However, trying new classes and workouts can be a great engine to resume exercise in the most fun way. Believe us, keeping the curiosity that new things generate alight could be your best strategy to keep moving.
TIP G: Here we leave you our first GLAM CAMP routine of the year so that in 20 minutes you can get active and start to resume your exercise life without stressing about time or fitness accessories. Mia M. Michel, Trainer at Sersana by Sersana Method, gives you an amazing class!
6. Bet on the body positive
Remember that the most important thing is to love your body, so forget about comparing yourself or your goals with those around you. Each one maintains a different rhythm, so it is perfectly valid to resume your exercise routines at your own time and measure, without pressuring yourself to achieve the same goals as others.