Illness, travel, burnout, and life will interrupt training. The skill is re-entry, not never stopping.
Your memory is a liar
The weights you lifted in March are not a personality. Use loads that leave three reps in reserve. Walking every day for a week before lifting again is allowed and often wise.
- Week 1: two short full-body sessions plus walks
- Week 2: add a set, not a new sport
- Skip max tests and bootcamp videos
Expect delayed soreness
Then rebuild. The internet will still be there.
DOMS two days later is common after a layoff. It should ease, not worsen into sharp joint pain. Hydrate, walk easy, and do not punish yourself with a second hard session to “make up for it.”
