Written By: Coach MJ
What is exercise? Who is it for? What is holding you back?
When you think of going to the gym, what is the first picture that comes to your mind?
Strong, fit bodies working out, doing movements with heavy weights. Why? Because that is what the majority of advertisements show us. Not very encouraging if you don’t fit the mold or age demographic, add in the factor of injury, age, health issues or anything else that may be going on in your life and it is easy to avoid.
The definition of exercise is doing activities that make your body strong and healthy. How, is up to your individual goals, abilities and finding something that you like and works for you.
When we are working with a limited range of motion or chronic pain we often start to believe that the gym is just not the place for us to go to. We can’t do the exercises like everyone else is one excuse, or someone told us we shouldn’t be doing that type of thing. Maybe we have become so used to the pain that we have actually limited ourselves even more by letting our muscles get weaker. Often our confidence in our abilities to move without pain or restriction have limited our enjoyment of living our life to the fullest.
No two people are exactly alike or move the same way! So why do we think that an exercise program should be the same for everyone?
Every athlete moves in a slightly different way that works for their body type. The same goes for anyone with limitations, at Degree we find a way that works for you to move safely and efficiently to build stronger muscles to help reduce pain levels. That doesn’t mean pain will be gone but if we can control the levels and find ways to move better our quality of life should increase.
This is where a Coach comes in place! Your Coach will work with you to find the ways that work best for you.
If you are working with a chiropractor or physical therapist, allowing your Coach to communicate with them gives you a team that is looking out for you in the best possible way. A Coach also keeps you motivated to keep going especially on those days it is harder to get going.
What is holding you back? Take a chance and check out Degree Fitness has to offer! It starts with a Free No Sweat Intro!
This is a time to talk and get to know a little about each other and what our goals are. There are different options available to check out and find the best fit for you! Our goal is to help you move the best you can at the level you are at! Together we can build a stronger and healthier you!
If you are interested in Personal Training and/or getting started at Degree,
email [email protected] or click here to book your Free No Sweat Intro today!
