Easing back into the habit

Posted on Jun 1, 2003 by jason

It's been about four weeks since I hurt my back, and I'm feeling like I can get back into my workout routine now. I'm going to ease slowly into the routine again and will start out with less weight that I was originally using. That'll help me make sure I don't push my back too hard and keep it from healing properly. Aside from that, it's always best to ease back into a workout routine when you've been away from it for more than one or two sessions. So, tomorrow, it's up at 4:00 AM and back to the regular schedule. One good thing is that I've lost about 20 pounds since I got back to working out regularly early this year. I wasn't fat by any means, but I had gained this insulating layer from head to toe that looked pitiful. I've since been able to burn that off and hope to start adding lean mass now.