I’m not sure if it’s my age, my current perspective on life or certainly a greater appreciation of it, that has seen me look more towards putting practices in place that will help me mould a greater present and future. It’s in the back of my mind that there are sone unknowns for me aboutContinue reading “Looking to Build for Longevity with CP…”
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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…”
Working with what I have…
As readers of this blog will already know, I love experimenting in the gym. Tweaking & testing new techniques that may open up a new angle to a muscle, particularly with my left side (my CP side). That being said, I also try and double down on what movements I know work. This is whereContinue reading “Working with what I have…”
Can we begin again?
I love new starts… Moreover, I love to renew a challenge, particularly in reference to my training. I always believe there’s new ground to made on programmes or phases within my exercise selection. Finding a consistency has, I found, been hugely beneficial. Yet, making time to experiment has been the catalyst to discovering new waysContinue reading “Can we begin again?”
What path will my mobility take?
I’ve long accepted the structure I have is different. The practice of testing my individual endurance and ability to mould into better shape for my health is a test that I also love to explore. Questioning ‘can this be different/better?’ I discovered isn’t an unhealthy position I once thought it was. I’m not ashamed ofContinue reading “What path will my mobility take?”
The Inbuilt Joy of Discovery…
One the single BEST things I love about the gym is the new discoveries. The previous hurdle thought unattainable, conquered by trial and error. The patience to keep trying even when you fall over. The repetition until you finally find the way, it’s all in the discovery. Looking back, some expectations were low with certainContinue reading “The Inbuilt Joy of Discovery…”
Driving with adaptions…
Making my impossible possible… For years I had a mindset that I was unable to drive. Difficulties with the use of a manual transmission dented self belief to the point that I thought it’ll never be fit me. Until that is, I was given guidance that I should try adaptions…again, my willingness wasn’t there toContinue reading “Driving with adaptions…”
Recognising Rest….
I’m terrible at it. I want to push through, keep going (somewhere in the never give up range) but it’s not good to ignore. I need to face it and recognise when my body is telling to readapt. This is part of the territory I have come to learn in later years with cerebral palsy,Continue reading “Recognising Rest….”
From acceptance to empowerment…
I couldn’t control the restrictive movement, but although I was far removed from this for years, I control how I feel about my movement in my cerebral palsy on my left side. It’s too strong to say I hated my disability, but just saying that I had one was challenging for a long time. IContinue reading “From acceptance to empowerment…”
Sharing the Support…
I wouldn’t have had the experiences I’ve had without people sharing their stories of their own journeys of opening doors & breaking down barriers. It’s in part why I do this here. That I owe to those who helped me build that confidence to pay things forward and shine a light either on my ownContinue reading “Sharing the Support…”
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