11/17/2022
It's no secret I've been on a bit of a sabbatical from Riverside Fitness these last few months.
While I have missed this little community like crazy, I did not have the head space to be here and wrapped up in our move. No matter how much research and preparation you put into place- there are always little surprises along the way.
Moving our family to Puerto Rico has been everything we were hoping for. We have taken the time to slow down and find a pace of life that we could only dream about. Our kids are thriving in their homeschool environment. I have never been less stressed in my entire life.
It's been an adjustment and we are still learning so many things but island life suits us more than we could have hoped. š“
All this to say- ya girl hasn't worked out consistently in a while and I AM FEELING IT š¶š„“
Here's some fun facts about what happens to your body during extended breaks.....
When You Havenāt Worked Out in a Weekā¦
Youāre likely feeling a little āsofterā than usual. Thatās due to your muscle fibers starting to dwindle and your body retaining some extra fluids. But for the most part, youāre not feeling too bad. If you head back to the gym now, you probably wonāt even notice any significant changes in how fast you can run or how much you can lift.
When You Havenāt Worked Out in a Couple of Weeksā¦
Your fitness is definitely on the downhill slide now. As the number of mitochondria, the microscopic power plants that fuel your muscles cells, decreases, your cardio endurance will be the first thing to go. Taking the stairs might make your legs burn or even leave you sucking wind.
When You Havenāt Worked Out in a Monthā¦
Most of your cardio and strength gains from the past few months have gone kaput. Youāre sporting less lean muscle mass and more body fat. Plus, stress has a greater hold on you, and without exercise supporting your circadian rhythms, getting a good nightās sleep may be a challenge.
I. AM. SOMEWHERE. IN. HERE. AT. THE. MOMENT. š¬š¬š¬
When You Havenāt Worked Out in a Few Monthsā¦
Your metabolism joins the ranks of things to go. So besides burning fewer calories, you probably feel fatigued pretty oftenāand quickly. Your heart has to work harder with every beat and your lungs donāt absorb as much oxygen as they used to.
SO, if you're like me and need to get back on track to feeling better- welcome back!!
