Why It's Hard to Get Back Into Movement After an Extended Break

You can probably think back to a time in your life when your workout game was on point. You won the battle against the snooze button each morning to get to that early morning class. You felt confident and strong. But maybe you aren’t in that place anymore — and that’s 100 percent okay. 

Breaks from movement and working out are a natural part of life. Maybe you have been recovering from an injury, had a baby, or have been battling crushing grief or depression. Or maybe you’ve just been too busy or unmotivated. If you’re ready to make a change and start moving your body more, getting back to a workout routine can feel overwhelming. There are both psychological and physiological reasons why getting back into movement can be hard, but with conscious effort, there are ways to overcome both the mental and physical hurdles.