There are many reasons why people may have stepped away or taken a break from regular exercise. Injuries can occur, unexpected illness or just life in general can throw us some curve balls that interfere with our lives. This is entirely OK and normal.

You can't control what will happen in life but you can control how to get back into exercising when you are ready and it may not always be very easy, especially if you've been away for a long time. Luckily there are a few things you can keep in mind when it's time to help keep you safe and motivated.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of the most common reasons why we take time off from regular exercise and how longer periods can make it more challenging when you are ready to start again.

2). Meredith shares many of the comments, feedback and stories that we receive from subscribers and listeners and some of their struggles with getting back into exercise.

3). Why starting off with basic stretching is important when you've been away and how this can help make the transition easier on your body.

4). How starting off with Low Impact Cardio Style exercises are great way to get your mind and body adjusted to exercising again.

5). Why it's so important to not get discouraged when getting back to exercise and feeling like you aren't at where you used to be. It takes time and patience and you will succeed.

///

We hope these tips are helpful to you or someone you know who may be ready to get back into exercising after an extended time away. It may be easy to think that we can jump right back in where we left off but you will risk injury and other side effects if not done in the safest manner.

With a little patience and practice, you'll be feeling right at ease again with exercising and back on your way to a long and healthier life.

Team Meredith