IN BLANKSTARE NEWS: Getting back in shape isn’t easy

According to a new survey, 70% of respondents said they abandoned their exercise routine during the pandemic, and while 88% said they are determined to get back in shape, there are some things making that tougher.

Getting back in shape isn’t easy … Lots of us let things go during the pandemic, but it seems that getting back to pre-pandemic shape had proven to be tougher than expected. According to a new survey, 70% of respondents said they abandoned their exercise routine during the pandemic, and while 88% said they are determined to get back in shape, there are some things making that tougher. The biggest problem? Injuries. 85% of those surveyed said injuries are holding them back from getting back in shape. And it seems the biggest reason for the injuries is jumping back in too quickly after not exercising for a long time.