The Journey Back to Fitness: Overcoming Illness Through Exercise
Getting back into exercise after being sick can be challenging, but the rewards are worth the effort. This was clearly demonstrated in a recent fitness livestream where the host shared her personal journey of returning to exercise after several days of illness.
“I have been feeling sick for some days, I have not really exercised and that did not help me at all,” she explained. “Not exercising did not help me, but made my body to be stiff. I tried to stretch, even the back of my legs, my nails, my toes, everything pained me because of lack of exercise.”
The Mental Battle of Exercise
One of the most insightful aspects of the stream was the host’s emphasis on the mental aspect of fitness. “It is very hard to lose weight, but very easy to gain weight,” she noted, highlighting a reality many fitness enthusiasts understand all too well.
She stressed the importance of self-control: “You need to push your body. Force it. Not letting your body control you. Control your body. Control your mouth. Control your belly. And then force your body to move. Force it. It’s not easy, but you are going to force it.”
Measuring Progress
The livestream also provided a glimpse into how the host tracks her progress. Using a treadmill with features that monitor calories burned, speed, incline, and other metrics, she was able to gauge her improvement from previous days.
“Yesterday I could not sustain this jogging for five minutes,” she shared. “But today I can go. I feel better today.”
Realistic Fitness Goals
A particularly motivating aspect of the session was the emphasis on setting realistic goals. “We must not be professional. We must not lift 100 pounds. Just start by lifting 10 pounds, 5 pounds. If we cannot lift 10 pounds, just little by little, we are going to be fine,” she advised.
This approach acknowledges that fitness is a journey, not a destination, and that small steps lead to significant progress over time.
The Connection Between Health and Achievement
Perhaps most profound was the host’s reflection on the relationship between health and achievement: “Your health is what? When you are in good health, you can achieve. It’s only when you cannot do certain things that you cannot achieve your goals. That is why we need to run. We need to exercise anyhow we can.”
This perspective serves as a powerful reminder that physical health forms the foundation for all other pursuits in life.
By the end of the 20-minute session, the host was approaching 200 calories burned and noted with satisfaction, “My energy level is coming back.” Her journey from illness to renewed vigor through exercise serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to prioritize their physical wellbeing.