Top 3 Tips for Returning to the Gym After Summer Holiday

Summer running
Photo by Flo Karr on Unsplash

Returning to your old routine after coming back from a summer holiday isn’t an easy task, especially when it comes to your workouts. After ten days of relaxing on the beach, going back to the gym may seem like a mission impossible, but these three tips will help you get there.

Baby Steps

You don’t have to step into the gym right after unpacking if you don’t feel like it. Take it slow by doing exercises of lower intensity at home or step outside and have some fun doing outdoor workouts, such as jogging, rollerblading, and cycling.

Lower Intensity

Even if you’re used to super-intense workouts, don’t go back to them right away if you didn’t train during your vacation. The body naturally deconditions itself after taking a break, so it’s important to take it slow and not push yourself too hard to avoid the risk of pain or injury.

Attainable Goals

It’s important to be realistic with your goals after you come back from the summer break. In the beginning, you’ll benefit from setting small, attainable goals that will help you gain fitness motivation back, and you can think bigger after completing them.