Expert from Naperville physical therapy center gives tips on getting back in gym after COVID

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Forbes reported that nearly 80% of people abandon their New Year's resolutions by February each year.

With many people recovering from COVID-19 after the holidays, doctors are giving tips on how to ease back into fitness after recovery.

Dr. Mitchell Anderson works with Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center in Naperville and said a key component is to outline goals that are specific, measurable, achievable and time-bound.

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Another tip is to ease back into the routine, start slow and gradually build to more complex exercises at your own pace.

Fyzical is the fastest-growing physical therapy franchise in the United States, Anderson said.