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anyone who focuses on steady and consistent efforts will always come out above anyone who goes full throttle too quickly�

Start off with a low amount of physical activity each week� If you haven’t been active in over a year, try to incorporate just an hour of activity into your schedule at least twice a week� This will also allow you to find a rhythm and routine that works for you without overcommitting yourself to certain activities or classes straight out of the gate�

Know When To Rest

Finally, when it comes to physical fitness, you need to cut yourself some slack� Yes, we always recommend keeping a disciplined routine, but that doesn’t mean you should work yourself to the bone� Listen to your body and learn how to pick up on its signals again� Chances are, you and your body have been co-existing instead of working as one�

There is a time to push and a time to rest� Inflammation is a very real issue for people who attempt to work out too regularly and too quickly after a prolonged stay away from physical activity� It doesn’t just affect your muscles, but your joints too� More importantly, you might already be suffering from internal inflammatory issues that will take time to work through� Be kind to your body and, remember, always listen to it�