So you skipped a few workouts and just idle your afternoons away on the hammock during your recent vacay? And now, everything seems more appealing (even helping your mum with the errands) than returning to your pre- vacation exercise regimen?
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No worries sweeties, just follow these tips and you’ll be bouncing back on track in no time.
Don’t Rush It
Don’t let guiltiness make you feel all obligated to jump straight into your pre-vacation exercise regimen. Rather, take some time to plan how many days you intend to work out during the first post-vacation week. Remember to start with less intense workout, to avoid overstraining your “relaxed” muscles and ending up with body sore the next day.
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Revisit Your Health Goals
The best motivator is none other than yourself. Remind yourself the reasons you started working out, and recall how you feel when you achieved your goals. Alternatively, you would establish new goals, and brainstorm new ways to achieve them.
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Reinvent the Old
Sometimes it’s really difficult to get back at something, especially when the novelty wears off. Rather than continuing with your usual, try adding in some different elements. Here are some great ideas:
- Try out a new running/ cycling or hiking route
- Spice up that gentle Yoga session with a little hip hop dance in between
- Create a new playlist to spur you on
- Sign up for the same class under the same instructor but on a different timeslot or days (make some new friends)
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Recruit a Buddy
Ever heard of the saying, the more the merrier? Break free from the lone runner status, and invite your friends along on your next workout trip. It's definitely more fun to have someone to motivate you and share your joy with.
If your friends are all couch potatoes, fret not and try this.
With so many meetups going on, you will surely find like-minded people to have a fulfilling workout session with.
