Regular exercise has many benefits to your overall health but sometimes we aren't always able to keep a regular schedule with working out. Getting sick, injured, life emergencies or even holidays can all keep us from staying consistent with exercising on a regular schedule. The important thing to know is that it is OK to take breaks or step away for a bit if you need to. It's also important to know that there are a few helpful ways to get back into exercising when you are ready.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How going through a life experience or even a new year can help inspire you to get back to exercising if you've taken an extended break.

2). The average time it takes to get "back on track" with exercise after an extended time off.

3). How scheduling your workouts are a great way to mentally help motivate you to stay consistent with exercise.

4). Why finding a fun exercise activity or something you enjoy is important when getting back to exercising.

5). Why it's helpful to stay social with exercising like joining a class or having a buddy to help keep you (and your buddy) accountable.

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We hope the tips in this episode are helpful to you if you've been away from exercise for an extended period of time and are looking to start up again. Life's twists and turns are unpredictable but prioritizing your health and exercise can always become a goal again no matter where you are in life. As mentioned, it's OK to take a break when yo need to. Just remember that staying active can always be incorporated back into your life when you are ready.

Team Meredith