Starting again in fitness can feel overwhelming; like you’ve lost progress in both body and mind. But the truth is, you haven’t gone back to zero. With the right approach, you can rebuild faster, smarter, and with more self-compassion than before.

In this episode, I unpack the two sides of starting again:

🧠 The Psychology: why restarting feels harder than beginning, how shame and identity play into the “I used to be fit” mindset, and how the stages of change model helps you actually stick with it this time.

💪 The Physiology: what really happens to your muscles, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility during a break, why you don’t lose as much as you think, and how to safely recondition your body without burning out.

You’ll also learn:

• The a really important mindset shift to let go of guilt and rebuild momentum
• A realistic framework for your first week back, without trying to “make up for lost time”
• How to measure progress in a way that keeps you motivated

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t recognise your body anymore or that you’ve failed too many times to start again, this episode will show you how to press reset, with both science and compassion on your side.