Raising Health Transitioning From Gymnast to Investor with Aly Raisman
Feb 6, 2024
Former gymnast Aly Raisman discusses her transition to being an investor, her passion for financial literacy, and her appreciation for founders' work ethic. They also talk about mental health during their gymnastics career, the importance of therapy and nutrition, and the challenges in the healthcare system.
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Mental And Physical Health Are Interlinked
- Mental health and physical health are tightly connected and treating both yields better outcomes.
- Aly Raisman says better nutrition and consistent therapy made her feel calmer and more confident.
From Seven-Hour Training To Gentle Movement
- After years of intense training, Aly now avoids heavy daily workouts and focuses on walking and yoga to recover.
- She describes moving from 4–7 hour training days to short walks and yoga to prioritize wellbeing.
Control Over Coaching And The Need For Routine
- Retired athletes can value flexibility over prescriptive coaching and still need routines for mental stability.
- Aly says she prefers control and optionality in fitness but is actively rebuilding healthy daily structure.