Yes, crazy not because they are too hard it’s the adjustment. I have rheumatoid arthritis and have since childhood and some days I have to think fast to modify. My workouts all have modifier which maybe too easy for me (I like to get the most out of my workouts). I do then have toContinue reading “My Workouts Can Make Me CRAZY”
Tag Archives: Females lifting weights with RA
Following The Flow
How good are you at following the great mass of people or will you follow your own path. Following our own path (which is our goals, and outlook), can and will be different from the mass of people. Yet, another lesson I had to learn. I’m again not a spring chicken, but my energy andContinue reading “Following The Flow”
Encouraging Others – POSITIVELY
Positive encouragement and motivation is a Must on your fitness journey
I Had A Flare on Thursday
Thursday is one of the day I roll out at 3AM, that is for me to do my usual and to workout before beginning my “real day”. I never know when I am about to or have no precipitating factors indicating a RA flare is coming. Any hoo, I woke up with this lovely rightContinue reading “I Had A Flare on Thursday”
The POWER of “I Can”
Power who does not like it? At some part in our life we like power be it small or large. But how do we use it? Well some better than others and not always in a positive way, but I am focusing on working out, yes, just fitness. Fitness and Power, and these are powerfulContinue reading “The POWER of “I Can””
Are You Willing to Risk Your EGO
Are you? I’m asking this question because it is our EGO that affects our behavior when we as many say “step outside of the box”. Our “comfort zone” in life really prevents our greatness from being unleash. Now I will share my story of “My EGO”. Yes I had one and so do you, but I amContinue reading “Are You Willing to Risk Your EGO”
Preparing for a Rest Day
On my journey of fitness, I have to consistently remind myself it is necessary to have a rest day. I know and have heard of many people who workout 7 days a week consistently unless an illness or matter of emergent. It is necessary for the body, muscles to rest as working out with weightsContinue reading “Preparing for a Rest Day”
Workout and Goal Setting
How often do you work out? How much time are you spending on your workouts? Are you really applying yourself? Do you like your results? Have you set a goal? I asked these questions because goal setting is very important. When I began my workout journey my goal was To Be just healthy. I amContinue reading “Workout and Goal Setting”
Is it Always Good to Push Limits In Workout
Is it ? is it always good to push the limits in a workout? I’m not sure about this. I do think it is individualized and everyone must know their limits. I do believe pushing the limits is great when you have had adequate sleep, nutrition, energized and ready for the challenge. As for myself I knowContinue reading “Is it Always Good to Push Limits In Workout”
When to Increase Your Weights
Increasing your weights is a decision that I have found several females have difficulty knowing when and how much. This should be a very easy decision, how ever it can be made difficult if you are listening to the negativity of weightlifting especially for females. I know as I have and many females have herContinue reading “When to Increase Your Weights”
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