A Beginner's Guide to the Do's and Don'ts of Adapted Workouts

Dear Reader,

I don’t know what your circumstances are, but as someone who deals with chronic health issues learning about adapted workouts was a game changer for me!  Instead of looking up a workout, being intimidated, and declaring in frustration, "I don’t think I can do that", I can now say with confidence, "Well, let’s see how we can adapt that."  And really adapted workouts aren’t just for people with illness or disabilities, but also great for people who are dealing with a short term injury, or who are temporarily stuck indoors (ahem, global pandemic anyone?).

Adapted workouts are going to empower you, keep you fit, and the best part - are easy to find once you know what to look for!  But don’t worry, I got plenty of references and links at the bottom so you don’t have to worry about spending a few hours with a search engine :)

The Game Changer in my Fitness Routine

Dear Reader, 

As a chronic illness warrior, wellness is a top priority (and yet consistency is this unattainable trait).  I have A1AT, mild COPD, and moderate asthma - that limits things a bit.  And though there are days, even weeks, where I carve out workout routines and manage to keep up; there are also the days, weeks, or even months (especially in the winter) when my numbers tend to fluctuate down to my lowest, and I only get more frustrated with myself when I realize that I haven't been "keeping up".

I learned many years ago that gym memberships, app memberships, and competitive-anything were only going to leave me feeling inadequate and disappointed in myself.  BUT I also knew that I needed to get fit where I could, and when I could, to strengthen my overall health to help compensate for my lungs on bad days. 

And three years ago, I stumbled on a fit community on Instagram not to long after I first joined the platform (to raise awareness about A1AT and share how to live an adapted life with chronic illness).  This community was FREE, supportive, encouraging, empowering, creative, and quirky - and three YEARS later, I am still participating when I can.  It is by far the most consistent workout program I have ever done, and I love it!  

And a brand new 28 day cycle is starting THIS Sunday!

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