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Fighting Chronic Pain with MS. My Approach to Staying Strong.
Pain is part of the fight, but it should not own you. Pain is something every fighter knows. It’s the burn in your muscles after a hard workout, the sting of a punch that lands clean, the ache of pushing past your limits. But the pain that comes with multiple sclerosis? That’s a different kind Continue reading
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How Boxing Taught Me Mental Toughness with MS. The Sweet Science.
Boxing has its way of stripping you down to your core. The moment you step into the ring, there’s nowhere to hide—it’s just you, your opponent, and the battle ahead. For me, it started as a way to stay fit and challenge myself, but it quickly became so much more. After I was diagnosed with Continue reading
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Stress and MS. The Perfect Storm.
Stress is something we all deal with, but for those of us living with multiple sclerosis, it can feel like the perfect storm brewing inside our bodies. Stress doesn’t just make us feel overwhelmed or mentally drained, it can take a physical toll in ways that are hard to explain to others. For me, stress Continue reading
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The Chill Factor. How Cold Therapy Helps Me Manage MS Symptoms.
Cold exposure is not for everyone! Talk to your doctor if cold exposure is suitable for you! Imagine stepping into a freezing cold water. The shock hits instantly, your breath catches, your muscles tense, and your body’s instinct is to fight it. But then, something remarkable happens…you learn to breathe through it, your body adapts, Continue reading
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My Recovery Strategies for MS. How I Recharge, Fight Fatigue, and Come Back Stronger.
When people (majority of them) talk about working out, they focus on the workouts, the sets, the reps, the sweat. But here’s the things, the progress doesn’t happen in the gym, it happens in recovery. For someone living with multiple sclerosis, recovery isn’t just an afterthought, it’s the cornerstone of success. MS brings its own Continue reading
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My Personal Best Strength-Building Exercises for MS. Why Strength Training is Essential for MS.
If you have multiple sclerosis, you’ve probably been told to “take it easy” or ”be careful when working out”. Maybe a doctor warned you about overexertion. Maybe a well-meaning friend or family member worry that working out, in particular lifting weights, will make your symptoms worse. The truth is that strength training is one of the Continue reading
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How I Train with MS: My Weekly Workout Breakdown
Working out with multiple sclerosis isn’t just about getting stronger, it’s about training smart, managing fatigue, and adapting to the unpredictable battles your body throws at you. MS is indeed a game-changer and not in a positive way. One day, you feel powerful enough to conquer the world, lifting heavy, pushing through sets. The very next Continue reading
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My 3 Ultimate Rules for Strength Training with MS
When it comes to working out with multiple sclerosis, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. On some days, you feel strong, ready to push your limits and beat your PRs. On other days, MS fatigue, muscle stiffness, or nerve misfires can make it feel like your body isn’t listening to you. But here’s the raw truth – strength training Continue reading
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MS Fatigue vs. Normal Fatigue: What’s the Difference…?
The word “fatigue” could be used as the single word answer if the question would be the following: “Could you describe MS in one word?”. I will use this word a lot, so let’s talk about it. When it comes to MS, fatigue isn’t just about being tired. It’s not like the kind of fatigue Continue reading
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Working Out with MS: The Truth about Strength & Fatigue
There are days when I walk into the gym, feeling like I’m dragging lead weights instead of my own body. My legs are stiff, muscle spasms all over the body, my energy is low, and I can feel the MS fatigue creeping in. The barbell seems heavier than it should be, and my mind starts to Continue reading
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