Make A Move

If its been a while since youve put on your activewear, thats no biggie getting back into exercise isnt as overwhelming as youd expect. Weve rounded up some tips to get you moving

Whether it’s been a few months, a few years or it’s your first time, the thought of exercising can be seriously daunting. But there are plenty of benefits to exercise – a healthier heart, longer life and improved mood, to name a few – and the good news is once you get started the easier it becomes. With so many workouts available these days from aerial yoga to good old running, you’re bound to find something you enjoy, too. Here’s what to keep in mind before you pull on your gym shoes.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Regardless of how long it’s been, don’t be hard on yourself for being out of shape now – fitness isn’t linear; there are plenty of ups and downs over time. Whether it’s a busy schedule, injury or starting a family that saw you take a break, there are periods during everyone’s life when it’s okay to be a little out of shape.

Before your first workout, think about why you took a break from exercise, and if the reason has since been addressed. If work was too hectic to make it to the gym, do you now have a better work/life balance? If you became bored with your old workout, have you found a fun routine? If you took a break because of injury, has this been treated? If you take care of the obstacles that stood in your way previously, you’re more likely to stick with your new routine.

STAYING HEALTHY