I used to use Fitness Blender videos back in 2017, and it's exciting to see how much more the community and options have expanded.
Last week I tried to working out for the first time since 2019-2020, and I foolishly made the mistake of thinking I could pick back up where I left off in terms of intensity by jumping straight into FB Burn. Practically I knew this was a bad idea, but I think part of me wasn't ready to admit yet just how much my body has changed over the last 5-6 years. I'm now in my early 30s and it's hard realizing I don't have the same energy or metabolism I seemed to have in abundance when I was in my early to mid 20s.
I recently looked back at pictures of myself when I was 22-23 ,and I wonder how I ever hated my body at that age and was so insecure. I'm wondering if when I reach the next decade of my life, I'll feel the same way looking at old pictures of my self today.
I'm happy to report that today I tried again, but decided to go with a much more low-impact routine. I started with FB Reboot and FB Reach instead. I had to take several breaks throughout the 3 videos and I had to constantly use modifications, but I finished my workout today. It's been humbling to realize that it's okay to not be who I once was and to go at my own pace as I try to start working out again.
For those who came back to fitness after a long time and have had to start from scratch, what motivated you to keep going? How did you avoid beating yourself up when you couldn't finish or had to switch programs?
I also work 7 days week across 2 jobs and often find it hard to fit even 30 mins of fitness into my schedule a lot of the time. Most days when I get home from work, I just want to make dinner and go to bed. Any tips for how to stay encouraged after a long work day?
First Time Working Out in 5+ Years
Happy April everyone!
I used to use Fitness Blender videos back in 2017, and it's exciting to see how much more the community and options have expanded.
Last week I tried to working out for the first time since 2019-2020, and I foolishly made the mistake of thinking I could pick back up where I left off in terms of intensity by jumping straight into FB Burn. Practically I knew this was a bad idea, but I think part of me wasn't ready to admit yet just how much my body has changed over the last 5-6 years. I'm now in my early 30s and it's hard realizing I don't have the same energy or metabolism I seemed to have in abundance when I was in my early to mid 20s.
I recently looked back at pictures of myself when I was 22-23 ,and I wonder how I ever hated my body at that age and was so insecure. I'm wondering if when I reach the next decade of my life, I'll feel the same way looking at old pictures of my self today.
I'm happy to report that today I tried again, but decided to go with a much more low-impact routine. I started with FB Reboot and FB Reach instead. I had to take several breaks throughout the 3 videos and I had to constantly use modifications, but I finished my workout today. It's been humbling to realize that it's okay to not be who I once was and to go at my own pace as I try to start working out again.
For those who came back to fitness after a long time and have had to start from scratch, what motivated you to keep going? How did you avoid beating yourself up when you couldn't finish or had to switch programs?
I also work 7 days week across 2 jobs and often find it hard to fit even 30 mins of fitness into my schedule a lot of the time. Most days when I get home from work, I just want to make dinner and go to bed. Any tips for how to stay encouraged after a long work day?