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What happens to your body after taking time off from the gym or your regular exercise routine? How long does it take to get back to your previous level of fitness after a break from exercise, and how should you ramp back up? Dr. Naomi Albertson explains what to expect when you get back to your routine, with a discussion of how our bodies adapt to exercise, and what happens when that exercise is removed or decreased.Highlights:3:01 How much you loose with inactivity depends on where you started.4:00 Less activity can lead to increase in fat stores.6:36 Eat appropriately for your level of exercise to build muscle and/or reduce fat storage.7:11 Nervous system changes from exercise (or lack thereof). 11:02 What happens with time off from aerobic exercise.15:24 What happens with time off from anaerobic exercise.18:18 How long does it take to get back to your previous level of fitness?18:58 Age impacts how quickly you can get back into shape.19:59 Take the appropriate time to ramp up to your previous level of activity again.22:49 Getting back to exercise (or starting a routine) can help improve your mental outlook.26:08 When getting back to exercise or starting a new routine, consistency and making exercise a habit is important.27:47 Creatine can help with reducing muscle loss, muscle recovery, and boosting workouts.33:12 Thoughts for returning to the gym as safely as possible during the pandemic.