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The only thing harder than starting a new exercise program is getting back to it after a long hiatus. Working hard during the first half of the year might prepare you for swimsuit season, but if the most strenuous thing you do all summer involves unfolding a beach chair, you need a plan. Jumping back to where you last left off can lead to frustration at best and injury at worst. So here are 10 tips from experts for getting back into a workout routine safely. People often feel they’ve lost all their hard work after time off, but that’s not the case, says Doug Miller, Ph. It’s not wasted at all, and the benefits from the exercise can last much longer than most people realize.