I’ve been struggling to keep up with my free inquiry due to time constraints and an injury to my shoulder that has stuck around since the summertime. Because of this setback, I wanted to look up some ways that I could overcome these setbacks in the future.

How to stay in a fitness routine when you’re injured or sick

Main points from the article:

  • Mindset is important: not being able to do a workout doesn’t make you lazy and it won’t last forever.
    • In my experience, it’s easy to get totally derailed from fitness when you feel as though you’ve let yourself down. Allowing yourself to take breaks when you need it and rest your body when necessary is important.
  • Do what you can
    • This is also really important – I tried my best to do what I could when I was sick earlier in the semester by going for a walk. It’s easy to feel like because you aren’t at your best, it’s not worth doing anything. Doing what you can is important.
    • Try: low impact routines, pay attention to anything that causes you discomfort or pain.
  • Try not to focus on “losing progress”
  • Focus on nutrition
  • Busy yourself with something else — something challenging or something you enjoy.
    • Being stimulated is important – sitting and watching TV because you’re not up for a workout isn’t a good alternative. Try doing some art, cooking, going for a walk
  • Don’t let negative thoughts impact your return to your fitness routine once you’re feeling better.