Coach Erika

Have you ever said "no" to an adventure because you couldn't trust your body? Have you ever turned down a hangout, a hike, a walk, a tour, sightseeing, going to the park with your kids/grandkids, or anything because you weren't sure if you'd end up in pain?

I know I have and I know how isolating and...well just terrible it feels. Not being able to do something because you feel betrayed by your body or your fitness just plain sucks.

For me my trip to the UK and Ireland in 2017 was a major step for me being able to trust my body again. Being able to tolerate the long flights, hours on buses, and being able to actually enjoy being on my feet all day exploring was absolutely elating.

This photo is from my trip to Denmark in 2018. You might be wondering why anyone wants to spend a summer vacation day on a cold, grey beach but this was a trip I've dreamt about since I had even a vague understanding that this is the country my grandparents came from. This is THE beach my grandmother played on summer after summer as a little girl and I got to run into the same water she would've splashed around in.

On this trip I was able to do even more - we even walked a total of 14 miles one day. My legs were spent but they recovered the next day. Just a few years prior, I couldn't go a mile without pain🤯

And I really owe this recovery and this experience to my dedication to finding exercises that helped move me forward and the help I received along the way from physical therapists and fellow strength coaches. There were times when my "workouts" could only consist of breathing and stretching. It felt like I was getting nowhere but I believed in the fitness process and I knew it would all matter in the end.

Experiencing this for myself makes it that much more rewarding to help my clients who are struggling with "bad knees", a "bad back", "tricky shoulder", or chronic issue and see them get stronger and more resilient through the training process. It really IS magic when you know how to apply it 😉

If you're looking for a little help to get ready for adventure, sign up for my Adventure Prep program for $1/day for the month of May! Link in bio. Let's gooo✌