GETTING BACK INTO IT

When you have time off from training - You break your routine. The act of getting back into that routine can be difficult as it's likely not the only part of your life you are returning to.

There are a few things you can do to get back on track as soon as possible.


1. REESTABLISH YOUR GOAL

It is not uncommon to have new ideas on what you want to achieve. So get a clear view of your goal, why you want to achieve it and how you will measure your success.


2. SEE WHERE YOU ARE


Depending on how long you have been off, it is unlikely you will come back just as fit and strong as you were. This is fine! Refer to your logbook to see where you were before the hiatus and give it your best shot. If you fall a little short - this process will allow you to establish how many reps, seconds or kilos are between you and where you once were. This also counts with body stats, such as weight. It may be daunting to check them after some time off - but it is useful information.


3. COMPARE YOURSELF TO HOW YOU WERE YESTERDAY, RATHER THAN HOW YOU WERE BEFORE THE HIATUS


Dwelling on the past won't get you anywhere. It serves only as a tool to show you what works well and what doesn't. The best thing you can do now is to improve on yesterday. That may be as simple as going to the gym and spending time on a treadmill after a long time off. We are looking to progress on this short term scale to make one huge change - it is far more effective.


4. FIND YOUR RHYTHM


Our main aim is getting back into the flow of training frequently. Adherence is the key here. Showing up counts, so put all of your effort into identifying any potential obstacles/problems and planning viable solutions to progress.


5. KEEP THE NUTRITION SIMPLE

Jumping into macros and calorie counting can be incredibly overwhelming when you are trying to build up a routine of training. Instead simplify it down to the basics.

  • Hydrating properly.

  • Getting a good source of protein with each meal.

  • Getting in a handful of veg from each meal.

  • Mitigating processed foods

These are the elements that will help you get back on track, without going crazy.

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