Balance. It’s never been my strong point from a physical perspective. It’s a challenge! ‘Regular’ muscle growth in my right as opposed to feeling I’ve often held this that my left side is left catching up. Mentality wise, the challenge of balance has been one of a) being incredibly thankful for what I have VSContinue reading “The balance of what I have…”
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Making the best of my Present Day…
Will it get different (or worse) as I get older? I remember that recurring question. So much was done through my youth to ensure I could have the best quality of life I could have in my present day with Cerebral Palsy. Daily exercises with weekly physio to adapt around my growing body, splints, moreContinue reading “Making the best of my Present Day…”
Focusing on what can be done…
I’ve tried to keep things simple this week – a lot of recent trials with attachments and new exercises have had relative successes – however it’s not lost on me to keep things simple with my workouts, keeping in what works well for me and whilst taking in new ideas, keeping a solid base toContinue reading “Focusing on what can be done…”
Grateful for the movement I have….
I remain incredibly grateful for the movement have in this life, no matter any frustrations that comes along the path which at first glance may seem restrictive, but I’m often reminding myself that while I do have muscle limitation in structure, it could have been even more challenging had things not been as quick whenContinue reading “Grateful for the movement I have….”
Just getting started…
Well into my 30’s now, recovery times are even more crucial with my training, HOWEVER! I still feel we’re only just getting started. I’ve been training consistently for around 8 years, but I’m still learning every day, I think that’s why I still love it. Training and bodybuilding is a world of discovery. As isContinue reading “Just getting started…”
Bringing early physio lessons with me into later life…
Cerebral Palsy Physio Appointments. They started from early but I recall them from about the age of 5/6 onwards…. So picking up around 1991/2…8am. Another appointment at The General. Missing the start of school. Month after month. Assessment after assessment. Stretching, pulling this way & that. Checks. Measurements. More checks. This was a monthly (sometimesContinue reading “Bringing early physio lessons with me into later life…”
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