Have a “Fitness Recovery Plan”
Let’s face it: life will happen. We all try to come up with what we think is the perfect plan or program that we will be able to stick to no matter what. The problem is that things will always come up because life is going to continue to happen regardless of what we plan for it.
So, I think its a good idea to have a “fitness recovery plan.” This would be a plan of what to do when things get off track; a plan that would help you to get back on the original plan that you had. Here are some general points for a good fitness recovery plan:
Give Yourself a Break
One of the most important parts of this fitness recovery plan is not feeling guilty for having slacked off. If all you do is mope around thinking about how bad you are for getting off track, you’re not going to get anywhere. Just realize that life happened, then start to take control again and move on. This is the quickest way to fitness recovery.
Modify Your Original Plan
It is also a good idea to develop a new version of your original plan as well. It could be that the plan you were on before needs some revisions before your mind will allow you to get back on the plan again.
Ease Back In
Also, you may have to ease your way into it. Consider it as a way of starting over. This also depends on how long you’ve been off, but don’t plan on just hitting everything full force again the first week. This is the same advice that you would probably give to someone just starting to exercise for the first time.
Don’t Look Back!
We will all have setbacks from time to time. But remember that there is always another chance to get back on track and reach your lifetime fitness goals. Don’t let the mistakes of the past hold you back from what you can still accomplish!
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Excellent advice! You can’t let your failures hold you back.
Thanks John!
I’ve just heard too many people basically say how bad they are and feel for getting off track. And then they have a hard time getting back on track because they are focused on the negative. Focusing on the positive will always help you to move forward quicker.
Great advice John. You have to move forward and not beat yourself up about what happened yesterday.
I would have to agree! I think looking back only makes you feel worse. You just have to look forward and focus on progressing. You can’t let it get you down!
good blog post! i agree it is important
I enjoyed this post. My problem is that I always start up and things are going well for about 3 or 4 weeks. Then I head off on a vacation and get back into town, I just don’t feel like exercising again. It’s very frustrating because once I get back into the routine of going to the gym I love it.
Barry,
I have also noticed that when I get off it’s hard sometimes go get going again, but once I do I’m so glad I did!
Yeah it is great advice. Every body need to follow it.
Thanks for comments.
Good advices , you can adjust your plan if you feel is too much for you but never give up.