The Move Well Be Well podcast

68. The anxiety of returning to exercise

The Move Well Be Well podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the anxiety that surrounds returning to movement. Leah shares her personal experience returning to a yoga class recently and the anxiety it provoked in her. Entering a new space, meeting a new teacher and new people can all be overwhelming. Catherine shares a similar experience on her return to the gym. This episode normalises the feelings of anxiety that returning to movement after a break can evoke. They also discuss getting back to movement after shorter breaks/holidays and catching the negative self-talk loop.

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