The Journey Back to Fitness: Overcoming Illness Through Exercise

Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging, but it’s often a crucial step in recovery. One fitness enthusiast recently shared their experience of returning to workouts after several days of feeling unwell.

“I have been feeling sick for some days, I have not really exercised and I did not do any good for my sister. That did not help me at all,” they explained during a recent workout session. The lack of physical activity had noticeable consequences: “I tried to stretch, even the back of my legs, my nails, my toes, everything pained me. Because of lack of exercise.”

Despite still experiencing symptoms like headaches and body pain, they made the decision to push through with a short 20-minute workout. “My head is aching me, my nose is growing, but I will be fine,” they said, demonstrating remarkable determination.

The Challenge of Weight Management

During the session, they touched on the common struggle many face with weight management: “It is very hard to dress as nice, but very easy to get weight. Very hard to lose weight. Very easy to get weight.”

Their advice? “All you need to do is to push your body. You force it. Not letting your body control your body. Control your mouth. That’s why you feel like it is a shower. You said no. I will not eat today shower. I will exercise. Just go ahead.”

Celebrating Small Victories

The workout marked a significant improvement from previous days. “Yesterday, I cannot sustain this jogging for five minutes. No stop five minutes jogging,” they shared, proud of their progress. “I’m back after the death,” they joked, referring to how debilitating their illness had been.

They emphasized the importance of health in achieving goals: “Your health is what? When you are in good health, you cannot achieve. It’s only when you cannot do certain things that you cannot achieve your goals. That’s why we need to run. We need to exercise.”

Starting Small

For those intimidated by fitness, they offered encouraging words: “We must not be professional as well. We must not lift 100 pounds. Just start by lifting 10 pounds. Five pounds. We cannot lift 10 pounds. Just little by little. We are going to be fine.”

By the end of the session, they were approaching 200 calories burned and feeling the return of their energy. “My energy level is coming back,” they noted with satisfaction.

This journey demonstrates how exercise can be both challenging and rewarding, especially when recovering from illness. By taking it step by step and listening to your body while still pushing its limits, you can gradually rebuild your strength and endurance.