9 pro tips to easing back into post-lockdown training
It’s been a year since gyms first closed, and for many of us it’s been almost as long since we followed a real fitness regime The saying ‘only fools rush in’ feels particularly apt here, so we asked an expert how to ease ourselves back into tip top shape. Ollie Thompson, Personal Trainer at SIX3NINE, says it’s important to hang onto the health benefits lockdown has brought as well as shed its unhealthier side effects.
1 – Sleep – Over the last year of lockdown life and working from home, the majority of us have seen substantial improvements in not only how much sleep we’re getting on a regular basis, but also improved sleep quality. It’s important to try to hold onto these healthier sleeping habits we’ve developed and do our best to ensure we maintain a regular sleep schedule. This will have a hugely positive impact on all areas of our life, including fitness.