Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
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GJeppsonGG
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Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
I had a busy stretch and ended up staying out of the gym longer than I planned. Now getting started again feels tougher than taking the break itself. Do you jump right back into your normal routine, or ease into it for the first week? Curious what helps you get rolling again.
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Austin-SMX
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Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
I always keep the first workout short. Just getting back into the habit is enough. 
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Rogelio1CR
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Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
I tried jumping back in at 100% once after taking a week off. Worst idea ever. I was sore for days and my next few workouts were terrible. Now I ease back in and recover much faster.
Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
Don't overthink it, man. Just show up.
Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
What helps me is pretending it's just another training day instead of thinking about the break. The longer I think about restarting, the less likely I am to actually go.
Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
I cut my weights by around 10%, keep the same exercises, and focus on getting a good pump. Within a week I'm usually back to normal.
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GJeppsonGG
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Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
Sounds like everyone's saying the same thingdon't let the missed week turn into a missed month. Appreciate the reality check.
Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
I always schedule my comeback workout on a Monday. Starting the week in the gym helps me get my routine back.
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JustinWLT8
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Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
Honestly, most people think they've lost way more progress than they actually have. Muscle doesn't disappear after a few days. Your strength comes back quicker than you expect if you stay consistent.
Re: Ever had to rebuild your gym routine after falling off for a bit?
Sometimes I just tell myself I'll do one exercise. Funny enough, I almost always end up finishing the whole session. 
