The Journey Back to Fitness: Overcoming Sickness and Restarting Exercise
Getting back to exercise after being sick can be challenging, but the rewards are worth the effort. One fitness enthusiast recently shared their experience of returning to workouts after feeling unwell for several days.
“I have been feeling sick for some days, I have not really exercised and I did not do any good for my system,” they explained. The lack of physical activity had noticeable effects: “I made my body to be stiff. I tried to stretch, even the back of my legs, my knees, my toes, everything pained me. Because of lack of exercise.”
The Importance of Getting Moving Again
Despite still experiencing symptoms like neck pain, headache, and nasal congestion, they decided it was time to restart their fitness routine with a short 20-minute workout. The goal was simple: get the blood flowing and begin the journey back to health.
“No more lying down, no more sickness, no more headache. I’m back,” they declared during their workout session, showing the determination needed to overcome physical discomfort.
Mental Aspects of Fitness
A significant part of their message focused on the mental discipline required for fitness success. “It is very hard to lose weight, very easy to gain weight. All you need to do is to push your body, you force it. Not letting your body control you, you control your body, control your mouth.”
This approach emphasizes willpower and conscious choice: “When you feel like eating junk food, you say no, I will not eat today, I will exercise. Just go ahead, control your lungs, control your belly, control everything. And then force your body to move.”
Starting Small and Building Up
For those intimidated by fitness, the advice was clear – start where you are: “We must not be professional. We must not lift 100 pounds. Just start by lifting 10 pounds, 5 pounds. If we cannot lift 10 pounds, just little by little, we are going to be fine.”
During their treadmill session, they demonstrated how they were carefully monitoring their progress, noting they were approaching 200 calories burned. They also mentioned how the intensity of workouts should progress gradually, explaining how they once could run at speed level 7 or even 9 on the treadmill, but needed to work back up to that level.
The Connection Between Health and Achievement
Perhaps most importantly, they highlighted how fundamental health is to accomplishing any goal: “Your health is wealth. When you are in good health, you can achieve. It’s only when you cannot do certain things that you cannot achieve your goals.”
This perspective serves as a powerful reminder that fitness isn’t just about appearance – it’s about creating the physical foundation that makes all other accomplishments possible.
As fitness journeys often involve setbacks and restarts, this personal account offers encouragement for anyone looking to get back on track after illness or a period of inactivity.