Are You Over-Training?

Disclaimer: In this post, I am sharing my experience with overtraining. I am not a fitness professional, and everything that is shared should be used for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Exercise has so many health benefits, and it's not just for people who want to lose weight. You … Continue reading Are You Over-Training?

Things You Will Never See Me Do After I Exercise

Disclaimer. I am not a fitness professional, and everything that is shared is to be used for informational purposes only and is not fitness advice. Regular exercise is important for your physical health because when you are healthy, it lowers your risk for certain health conditions. Exercise is not just for people who want to … Continue reading Things You Will Never See Me Do After I Exercise

Things I Avoid Doing When Exercising With Pain

Exercise is an important pain management tool because when it is done correctly and safely, you can sometimes lower your pain levels. Doctors often recommend that people in pain exercise, and the only time they may not encourage it is if you have a medical condition that can be worsened with physical activity. Most people … Continue reading Things I Avoid Doing When Exercising With Pain

How To Exercise Safely In The Heat

Exercise is important for your physical health, but it can be difficult to exercise outside in the heat of summer because heat affects workout performance. In Florida, it is scorching hot right now, and our heat index has reached a record high. I am able to do my strength training indoors in the air conditioning, … Continue reading How To Exercise Safely In The Heat

Why Should You Exercise Prior To Having Surgery?

When you are about to have surgery, and you won’t be able to exercise for a while, sometimes people stop exercising before they even have the surgery because they think there is no point to it. If you are on bed rest for a few months and doing no exercise, you will lose strength and … Continue reading Why Should You Exercise Prior To Having Surgery?

Why You Shouldn’t Exercise For Vanity Reasons

Regular exercise can improve your health, and everyone who has the ability to go for a short walk should make it part of their daily routine. Everyone has different reasons for starting a fitness routine, and I exercise because it makes my life as a physically disabled person easier. Nowadays, people start exercising for the … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Exercise For Vanity Reasons

How To Maintain Your Fitness On Vacation When You Are Disabled

Summer is here, which means a lot of people are planning their summer vacations if they aren't already on them. Vacations should be fun, but if you have been working really hard to improve your fitness, sometimes people stress because you aren't typically exercising on vacation. Non-disabled people can still remain active on vacation because … Continue reading How To Maintain Your Fitness On Vacation When You Are Disabled

Fitness Gifts Not To Get Me For My Birthday

It's my birthday! Birthdays are fun, because it's a chance to celebrate another year of life, and you get to eat cake and open presents, and who wouldn't want to do that? I love getting gifts that can help me improve my fitness because it's hard to exercise when you are disabled, and I will … Continue reading Fitness Gifts Not To Get Me For My Birthday

How To Make Fitness Fun

Exercise is important for your health and anyone who has the ability to exercise should make it part of their routine but not everyone does. Most people know the benefits of regular exercise but struggle to be consistent with their exercise routines because they use it as a form of self-punishment rather than self-care. People … Continue reading How To Make Fitness Fun

How I Became Consistent With Exercise While Living With Chronic Pain

When you live with chronic pain, doctors often recommend you exercise regularly because movement can help prevent more pain. It is not as easy to be consistent with exercise as people make it sound, because sometimes exercise triggers more pain, and it's the last thing you want to do. Most people feel better when they … Continue reading How I Became Consistent With Exercise While Living With Chronic Pain