The Importance of Exercise in Recovery: One Person’s Journey Back to Health

After several days of feeling unwell, a dedicated fitness enthusiast shares their journey back to physical activity and the valuable lessons learned during their recovery period.

“I have been feeling sick for some days, I have not really exercised and I did not do any good for my system,” they explain. The absence of regular physical activity had noticeable negative effects: stiffness, pain in the legs, and general discomfort throughout the body.

Returning to Exercise

Despite still experiencing some symptoms like headache and nasal congestion, they made the decision to gradually return to their exercise routine with a short 20-minute workout session.

“No more lying down. I got up. And I shake my body. No more lying down. No more sickness. No more headache,” they declared, highlighting the determination needed to overcome physical challenges.

The Challenge of Weight Management

During the session, they shared candid insights about weight management: “It is very hard to lose weight. Very easy to get weight. All you need to do is to push your body. You force it. Not letting your body control you.”

The importance of self-discipline was emphasized repeatedly: “Control your mouth. Control your belly. Control everything. And then force your body to move.”

Tracking Progress

The workout took place on a treadmill with monitoring capabilities for calories, distance, and speed. They noted currently using speeds between 3-7 on a scale that goes up to 12.

“When I lose weight, I’ll start running 10,” they shared, explaining that their current weight makes higher speeds challenging. “If I put 10, I will fall. Because of my weight. But I used to put seven. I used to put up to nine. Before.”

The Value of Health

Perhaps the most powerful message conveyed was about the fundamental value of health: “Your health is what? When you are in good health, you cannot achieve. It’s only when you cannot do certain things because you are ill [that you realize its importance].”

They encouraged others to start wherever they can: “We must not be professional as well. We must not lift 100 pounds. Just start by lifting 10 pounds. Five pounds. Just little by little, we are going to be fine.”

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

This journey reminds us that consistent exercise is not just about physical appearance but plays a crucial role in recovery and maintaining overall wellbeing.