If you’re starting to work out for the first time in a while, not only can it be easy to lose motivation, but it’s also easy to suffer an injury if you rush back too quickly. Listen to your body. There’s a difference between feeling sore after a good workout and being in pain. If something feels weird, gives you pain, or hurts more than you feel it should, take a break and slow down. Include a warm-up and cool-down. A good warm-up prepares your body for activity and a cool-down helps you recover. Both are important. Don’t skip them because you want to rush into things. Increase gradually