6 Ways To Get Back Into Training After A Well-Deserved Break

If you’ve taken quite a long break, chances are you might be a little rusty. Starting off with low-impact exercises that get you moving, such as walking, yoga, swimming or lifting light weights, means you are less likely to feel overwhelmed with your training, minimise the risk of injury and can build momentum from there. 

Nobody likes to fail, especially when it comes to their training. Setting yourself small goals (rather than one big one) means you are holding yourself accountable to reach these at a specific time, you are motivated to progress, and you feel more accomplished when you do reach these goals. An example could be, training twice a week to start off with and increasing from there.

One of the best ways to kick-start your training is to find exercises or activities that actually make you look forward to working out and that don’t feel like a chore. You will be more likely to stick to it and therefore remain consistent throughout your training. 

If you’ve recently been inspired by the Tenniscore trend and love watching the Australian Open, try adding tennis to our workout regime. 

It’s important to pay attention to your body when getting back into the swing of things and listen to what it needs. If you don't feel ready to get back into training just yet, there’s nothing wrong with taking extra time off until you are. If you feel like you can’t lift that heavier weight, don’t push yourself. Knowing what your body needs is the best way to set yourself up for success. 

We all know stretching is one of the best ways to help avoid injury when training, which is important especially if you’ve had an extensive break from exercising. But did you know it can also help maximise your performance throughout your session? Stretch before and after every workout to help warm up the muscles and for muscle recovery. 

You know the saying “fail to plan, plan to fail”? We’re sorry to break it to you, but it’s true. Without a plan you are less likely to reach your goals, stay motivated, and progress in your training. Planning out your sessions and days are crucial elements when getting back into your routine, so keeping diaries and journals will ensure you are prepared and are able to create a schedule that you can actually stick to.