Switching It Up: How to Train Your Body for Real Life You ever catch yourself going through the motions in life? Same routine, same movements, same everything. It’s easy, right? You know what to do, no surprises, no thinking required. But let’s be real—after a while, that predictability starts feeling like a rut. And here’s…
If you’ve got MS or another chronic illness, let’s be honest—exercise can feel overwhelming. You walk into a gym full of machines and weights, and it’s hard to know where to even start. Maybe you’ve been told certain exercises are off-limits or you’ve had a bad experience with something in the past. I get it….
Over the years, I’ve tried just about everything to help with my drop foot and weak muscles, from electronic devices for my hamstring to knee braces and AFOs. I’d invested in countless gadgets, all hoping for that breakthrough that would make walking easier. It’s almost funny to think that after all those complex solutions, the…
Gratitude has been my anchor lately, especially when life gets tough. Focusing on what I have, rather than the challenges, makes all the difference. This week, after getting the Pfizer vaccine again (after trying Moderna last time), I felt pretty good at first—no chills or anything. So, I went to the gym, thinking I was…
I am naming physical fitness as my 9tth virtue to strengthen and improve upon. There is always room for improvement to improve as a person, why not the way I approach exercise to improve my overall physical strength, endurance (both cardio and muscular endurance), cardiovascular health, muscle development, fat loss and appearance. As a personal…