02/09/2026
After time away from activity, it's tempting to use your first session back as a test: "Let's see what I can still do."
Try flipping that thinking.
Your first few sessions should help your body rebuild tolerance, not prove that you haven't lost anything. Finishing with a little left in the tank gives you a chance to see how your body responds later that day and the following morning before adding more.
If you finish thinking, "I probably could've done another 20 minutes," you've likely given yourself somewhere to progress next time.
Getting back isn't one heroic workout. It's being able to come back and do it again.