How To Re-Motivate Yourself Back Into Exercising

his week we’re taking a look at the struggle we all deal with at some point, getting back into exercising after taking some time away.

We all take a break from exercise, whether it’s because our bodies feel like they need a rest, sickness, injury or even just taking a vacation. We all step away from it and sometimes longer than others.

However, this can pose a challenge when it’s time to start exercising again. How do we get ourselves motivated to get back into regular exercise? This can be harder than we think!

Senior Fitness with Meredith Podcast cover with blurred background

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How re-motivating ourselves back into exercising affects all ages, not just seniors. We all struggle with this sometimes and it is normal to want to “put it off”.

2). Why patience is so important when it comes to returning to exercise and why we can’t always expect to easily jump right int. Your body may take some time to return to where it was.

3). Meredith’s explanation on what happens to the body when we take an extended rest and how to go about easing back into your routines.

4). Some tips from Meredith on how to get back into exercising again not only physically but mentally as well.

5). Ways on planning your return ahead of time to help you avoid feeling overwhelmed which can lead to de-motivation.

Senior Fitness with Meredith

Keep an eye out for future Senior Fitness with Meredith podcasts, and don’t forget to check out Motivation with Meredith every Monday!

Senior Fitness with Meredith is a podcast covering a wide range of health topics for seniors with enriching episodes dedicated to physical and mental wellness, nutrition, positive spirits, and motivation for leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Meredith Chen

Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.