Orlando Health: 5 tips to start working out again

It’s easy to miss a few days at the gym, but that can sometimes stretch into weeks or months. You vow to return but struggle to make the commitment. You’re not alone. Many people find it hard to resume working out once they’ve fallen out of their routine. Luckily, there are steps you can take to get you back to the gym.

Habit and Routine Hold Us Back

Humans are creatures of habit, and we get comfortable with our days unfolding in a predictable way. Even if we used to hit the gym regularly, it can be hard to break out of our current comfort zone and go back to our old routine or try a new workout.

We are also very good at rationalizing behavior and coming up with reasons why we can’t do something.

When it comes to getting back to the gym, we may tell ourselves we don’t have time, or that we’re too out of shape and will be sore for the rest of the week if we attempt to exercise.

We may feel embarrassed about the way we look and worry that others at the gym will judge us. Concerns about contagious illnesses may make us anxious about working out close to other people. In short, you don’t have to try very hard to convince yourself you’re better off not going back to the gym.

With so many mental roadblocks in place, many people choose the path of least resistance and simply stay home.

1. Find Your ‘Why’

When it comes to motivating yourself to work out, it helps to come up with concrete reasons why you want to do it. Maybe you want to lower your cholesterol or blood pressure. Maybe you’re among the one in three Americans with prediabetes, and your healthcare provider has suggested exercise to prevent full-blown diabetes. Maybe you want to have the energy to keep up with your kids or grandkids.

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