There is no such thing as a get fit quick scheme! If you have been inactive for years on end then you can expect it to take years to get back to where you want to be even if you don’t want it to take that long. When you stop being active for an extended period of time your body gets used to that level of inactivity and begins to pretty much enjoy the fact that you are not pushing it to do anything. So when you finally decide to get back in the game so to speak your body is NOT happy about it!
For most people, their intentions are great but their expectation level often times does not match as they bite off more than they can chew. They simply discount how long that they’ve been out of practice and think that they can magically get in shape very fast by doing all of the things at once…terrible idea. You have to take baby steps to say the least and you should adjust your expectations to meet your level of output.
When you decide to get off the bench and back into the game your body is simply not ready to move like you “once did” and needs to be brought back up to speed in order to be successful. You are definitely rusty and without a doubt inexperienced as what was once thought to be fitness has passed you by. Your mind will say that you should be able to do the things that you used to do but your body will not be able to keep up. If you are not going to seek out the assistance of a professional then I would suggest starting with 2-3 days of training per week. Build slowly as your body gets used to the activity and make sure to recover between workouts.
The sad fact for most people is that since the don’t have patience they will try as many things that they can get their hands on to speed up the process. From detoxes to quick weight loss programs and everything in between there is no shortage of short-term “solutions”. Unfortunately, the “solutions” are no more than a quick fix that puts you further behind than when you started once the dust clears.
Your best bet is to seek out the guidance of a professional who can guide you toward your goals as safely and effectively as possible. You know what they say, if it seems too good to be true then it probably is!
