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It\u2019s not something most people are proud of, but it happens.
\nYou start off with a strong commitment to regular exercise and better health and then, for whatever reason, you fall off the wagon for a while, and perhaps even for an extended period.<\/p>\n
When you get back to the place where you want to start exercising again, it may be tempting, or even reflexive to think you can pick up right where you left off. However, doing that is almost certain to be a recipe for disaster, because the longer you\u2019ve been out of the habit, the more your muscles have atrophied, and the more \u201cmuscle memory\u201d you\u2019ve lost.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, it\u2019s not hard to get back into the swing of things, but following the tips below will help minimize your chances of injuring yourself as you get back up to speed:<\/p>\n
1) Start Slow \u2013 This is the single best thing you can do for yourself if it\u2019s been a while since you\u2019ve worked up a good sweat using your exercise routine. Depending on how long it\u2019s been, don\u2019t be surprised if you can\u2019t finish the routine you used to use on a regular basis. You\u2019ll find your groove again and be back in top form in no time, but to get to that point, you\u2019ll want to take slow, measured steps. Remember, you\u2019re looking for progress, not perfection.<\/p>\n
2) Be Patient \u2013 This builds on the first point, and is every bit as important. If you\u2019re in too big a hurry to get back to where you were, you\u2019re going to pull or strain something. Rather than helping yourself, all you\u2019ll accomplish will be to slow, or even stall your progress as you recover from what is a totally preventable and avoidable injury. Don\u2019t be in such a rush to see results that you wind up setting yourself back!<\/p>\n
3) Reprogram Your Brain \u2013 Finally, in order to minimize your chances of falling off the wagon in the future, reprogram your brain and learn to love your exercise routine. One of the best ways to do this is to give yourself some small but well-liked treat after you exercise. It takes three weeks for a new behavior to become habit, so if you start now, then you\u2019re just 21 days away from victory!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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