Fit while living with an Autoimmune Illness

Life at times can be hard, especially if you live with an Autoimmune Illness. There are times that everything hurts and we are unable to move out of the comfort of our bed and/or home. I am here to share with you that a Low Impact workout is ideal and can help you maintain your health. 

The world would have you thinking that you have to be in a gym for 2-3 hours, and you have to do Cardio the whole time your there. I'm here to tell you that you don't need to do that, but get the blood flowing and move at your pace. The ultimate goal is to be more active and maintain or increase your fitness level. The gym can be intimidating, as you have many individuals who are experienced in working out "fighting" for certain pieces of equipment; you also have various classes that you are unsure if they match your fitness level. As novice gym goers there is also the various pieces of equipment that you're not quite sure how to utilize, and is there someone that can show you how to use the equipment PROPERLY! The answer is YES! There should be floor staff available to assist you.

Now also understand that if there is a genuine fear or level of being uncomfortable in a gym setting...bring the workout to you. The reason is due to your illness, it may keep you away from the gym; but let's bring you a workout that can be done at your pace and on YOUR time. If you have workout equipment (dumbbells, bands, kettlebells, etc.) a workout can be created around what you have in home. The other focus  is using your bodyweight to ensure you are burning calories.

As a Certified Personal Trainer, I do an initial consult and have potential clients fill out paperwork to ensure I know and understand what limitations (Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, etc.) They must be cleared by a medical professional before continuing any workout plan with JaiFit. Once I receive and go over the forms we create a plan that works with their schedule. We adhere to the set schedule and been have now begun their journey to a healthier, happier and whole lifestyle.

I work with various individuals from all walks of life: Youth through Senior Adults. Each age group is given a workout based on ultimate goals and what they want to accomplish. Never let your illness hold you back from achieving goals, but tweak the workout to be most beneficial to you!