If You Have Been on a Layoff

Nope, I am not referring to being laid off from your job because I can't help you there. But, if you are like me and are coming off a layoff without training my advice is to do two things: work on your cardio and take it slow when you start training again. If you can do something along the line of roadwork prior to starting up your training you won't run into the problem of "blowing up" when you train. When you blow up/run out of gas not only is your training far less than enjoyable if leaves you in danger of being injured as well. Which brings up to our next point...when you do return to the mat after a layoff...don't go too crazy. Instead, take it easy because it will make the session more enjoyable as well as it will reduce the chances for an unnecessary injury. Simple advice but it goes a long, long way.