and stay more consistent if you go for less intense, less frequent workouts and gradually work your way back up, Lauren said."By committing to a little less at first, you'll accomplish a lot more over time," she told POPSUGAR.
It also helps to have a plan in place. That's where we come in! We organized the following get-back-into-fitness workout plan in a strength-strength-cardio-rest format, which Lauren recommended."This setup allows for just enough recovery, yet not too much where you miss the window of opportunity to challenge yourself and build momentum and progress," she explained.
We recommended one workout for each day of the week, and sometimes two you can choose between, depending on whether you have access to gym equipment or dumbbells. Whatever workouts you go with, staying positive and patient with yourself is key. When you're easing back into your workout schedule, Lauren said,"The only expectation to set for yourself is to show up each and every time."