Restart Your Fitness Journey After Injury: A Powerful Comeback Plan For Women Over 50

Small Space Fitness: Cat Corchado

Hi everyone and welcome to the May Kuel Life video blog. I’m Cat Corchado, your movement specialist. Today I want to talk about a topic that many of us have probably experienced at some point, restarting your fitness journey after an injury. 

Fitness Journey With An Injury:

Now injuries can be a significant setback, especially if you’re an athlete, professional or otherwise. And it’s also just a little maddening because you want so much to get better. But they also provide us with an opportunity to reassess our goals, our methods and our mindset. 

Remember, it’s just not about getting back to where we were, but about moving forward stronger and smarter. The first thing to remember is that it’s okay to start slow. It’s not a race, but a journey. 

Your body has been through a lot trying to recover, and it’s crucial to give it the time it needs to heal. Start with light exercises and gradually increase your intensity as your body allows. So if you’re a runner, which a lot of people do here in Charlotte, North Carolina, if you’ve had an injury, you’re probably going to do a lot more walking than running. 

And then you start to increase the time you run and decrease the time you walk. Do you remember when you first started running? You didn’t just start, at least I hope you didn’t, you did a lot more walking. So kind of backtrack a little bit. 

How To Restart Your Fitness Journey After Injury Without Risking Setbacks:

Secondly, listen to your body. Yes, I said it. It’s essential to differentiate between the discomfort of a good workout and the pain of potential re-injury. 

I love being sore. Okay, not so sore that I can’t move, but sore where I kind of go, wow, I did a good workout because I feel it. So if something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. So don’t push through the pain, the no pain, no gain, old news. Just throw that out the window. It’s not even relevant anymore. 

Instead, adjust your workout to accommodate your body’s needs. And always consider seeking professional guidance. A physical therapist or a trained fitness professional can provide you with a tailored workout plan that takes into account your injury and your fitness goals.They can guide you on the correct form and technique to prevent future injuries.

And also don’t rule out a doctor. If you’re not healing well, go back to either the surgeon or your doctor and say, something’s not right. Something doesn’t feel right. Also remember that nutrition is just as important as exercise in your recovery journey. Eating, I’m not even going to say balanced diet, eating well can help you speed up recovery, reduce inflammation, and provide you with the energy you need to get back into your fitness routine. 

Stay Positive:

Finally, and this is going to be the hardest one, stay positive. So easy to get frustrated when progress is slow, but remember every step you take is a step towards recovery. Celebrate your small victories, whether it’s being able to do an exercise you couldn’t do a week ago, or simply feeling stronger and more confident. 

The ability to restart your fitness journey after an injury can be challenging, but it’s also an opportunity to build resilience, patience, and a deeper understanding of your body. Remember, it’s not about how fast you can get back to your old routine. It’s about creating a new routine that supports your health and wellbeing in the long run. 

So thank you for listening. This is Cat Corchado your movement specialist, signing off for the month of May. 

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