168 - The Rebound Method - Rachael shares how to safely start to move your body!
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Mar 19, 2025
Rachael shares her inspiring recovery journey from long COVID, emphasizing resilience and trusting one's body. She introduces the '90-Day Rebound Method', focusing on gradual movement, confidence building, and adaptability. The discussion highlights personalized exercise strategies that cater to individual needs. Listeners hear real success stories that motivate persistence and community support during recovery. Emphasis is placed on the mindset of prioritizing consistency over rapid progression, offering hope and practical advice for navigating healing.
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Rachael's Inspiring Marathon Journey
Rachael shares her journey from being mostly bedbound with Long Covid to training for a marathon.
She emphasizes gaining trust and confidence in her body through gradual running progress.
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Recovery Is Not Symptom-Free
Recovery from Long Covid isn't always symptom-free but still progress is possible.
Even small improvements indicate that full recovery is achievable with persistence.
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GET May Harm Chronic Conditions
Graded exercise therapy (GET) can harm over 50% with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Long Covid recovery demands individualized, adaptable movement plans unlike typical GET.
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Rachael's inspiring journey through long COVID showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of ongoing symptoms and challenges. The episode delves into her unique recovery strategies, including her tailored exercise protocols designed specifically for individuals battling long COVID, emphasising the importance of consistency, adaptability, and trust in one's body.
• Rachael redefines recovery as a journey, not solely symptom-free living • Importance of building confidence through gradual, consistent movement • Development and success of the "90-Day Rebound Method" • Emphasis on mindset: focusing on consistency over progression • Insights on dosage, effort, and individualised exercise approaches • Real-life success stories from Rachael's coaching • Flexibility in training to accommodate fluctuating symptoms • Encouragement for listeners to seek supportive communities in their recovery process
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