Exercising after a long time can feel like a herculean task. Not only do we have to physically brace ourselves, but also mentally ready our minds to get back to the grind. Many of us slump after a few days or weeks in the gym, and then avoid the place for days. While some lose the will to go back altogether, some of us brave the idea once more but just can’t get themselves to do it. So for those people who can’t muster the effort to get back to working out or exercising, here’s what you can do.
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Start easy
You don’t have to head back to the gym right away; you don’t even have to start the burpees and the planks right away either. What you can do, however, is start slow. Put on those jogger shoes and just go for a run. That’s about it. Do it for a few days until you feel your body is warmed up enough to head to the gym or take up bigger exercises.
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Remember the good feeling
One of the many reasons why people work out is because it makes them feel great about themselves. That feeling is what anyone who wants to start working out after a long gap should remember. Once you fall back into the feeling, it is hard to stay away from the feel-good and, therefore, from exercising.
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Schedule it in
For many people, one of the reasons why they fall out of the habit of exercising daily is because other chores and plans take up more time of the day. Scheduling a set time in our daily schedule for physical workout helps us stay regular. Schedule your workout when you expect least amount of distraction during the day.
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