Life Kit

Fitness as your body fluctuates

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Jan 16, 2024
Asia Drain, a reporter who focuses on fitness adjustments for bodily changes, shares valuable insights on adapting exercise routines. She discusses the impact of injuries and aging on physical activity, emphasizing the importance of enjoyment over traditional exercise norms. Goals should be realistic and flexible, with a focus on tracking all forms of movement. Drain highlights the need for body awareness and self-compassion, advocating for a positive mindset to embrace change in both mental and physical fitness.
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ANECDOTE

Asia's Back Injury

  • Asia Drain, a dancer, experienced a back injury that limited her movement for three months.
  • This injury inspired her to explore adaptive approaches to exercise.
ANECDOTE

Samantha's MS Journey

  • Samantha Salvaggio, a certified personal trainer with MS, initially struggled to adapt her workouts after her diagnosis.
  • She realized the importance of listening to her body and finding enjoyable movement.
INSIGHT

Adapting to Change

  • Changes in our bodies, whether due to aging, injury, or illness, require us to adapt our fitness routines.
  • Accepting these changes is crucial for finding a sustainable approach to movement.
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