Help getting ready to get back into Taekwondo
Hello!
I started Taekwondo in about december 2024. Started at an ATA dojang, but I didn't last as it wasnt a very good place and they had me do a switch spin jumping back kick (unsure of the name) with barely any prior knowledge of basic kicks and techniques - but I digress, that's just me still appalled they had me do that so early.
Either way, thankfully it was a minor fracture, I healed well, and found an ITF dojang which I loved.
Unfortunately this year I had to switch jobs due to my previous company downsizing and essentially imposing schedules on me which would prevent me from training. I thankfully found a much better company, but I was hit with a lot of unexpected bills and was set back and was unable to train for a few months, during which I've been working very hard and long days and have been doing very little in the way of exercising. I've kept in touch with my instructor and it's looking like I'll be able to return to training in the next couple months!
My question here is, as I mentioned, I'm incredibly out of shape. I'm worried I'll instantly get short of breath right on warmup. Since I still have some time before I can afford to comfortably pay the club where the dojang is located's monthly fees, I'd like some tips on what I can do to get back into shape in some capacity.
Of course once I get back into training that'll be best, but I'd like to not keel over during warmup at least 😅
I did talk with my instructor about this as well, he recommended I practice my tul every day as well as pushups and sit-ups/crunches. But if anyone has any more input I'll be more than thankful to hear it. I'm mainly limited to home stuff, but I have pushup bars and two 8.8lb weights (4kg, I'm not in the US, had to convert).
Thank you in advance to anyone who gives me additional tips and/or support!