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This is what I hear most often in my work:
“As soon as I get into a good groove with my strength training, I experience a setback. An old injury resurfaces.”
Some slow down enough to recover until they feel brave enough to give it another go.
Others have gotten good at pushing through the pain. After all, we’ve been conditioned to believe “no pain, no gain.”
When this cycle keeps repeating, it can be hard to trust your body. You want to get stronger, but you’re also waiting for the next setback.
I’ve certainly been in the second group for the longest time. It became normal to believe that a few injuries and aches were simply the cost of strength training.
Recently, I finished a 12-week strength training program. My goal was to build strength and lift more weight to test my limits after doing posture work for the past four years (and my side goal was to get into a good rhythm before the darkness of the UK arrives).
Even though I’ve seen the difference a posture-focused approach can make for both myself and my clients, it still amazes me how different it feels to train with posture in mind, rather than focusing on lifting more weight alone.
When I train with posture in mind, I notice that I’m less sore and recover faster. I feel more mobile instead of stiff for no apparent reason. I can lift heavier weights with more ease, move better overall, and have more energy.
For me, posture focused strength training means:
Knowing that the two sides of my body move differently and adjusting my training to support both.
Understanding my body’s tendency toward extension or flexion and choosing exercises that support my overall posture.
Paying attention to my breathing and how it supports me during each movement.
Building core strength without constantly bracing or gripping.
I see strength training as a form of stress, but it’s also a powerful way to increase our capacity for stress in life. To build that capacity, though, you first need to build a foundation of strength.
That’s what I teach in Posture in Motion. The next round opens in late January, and there are only 5 spots. Apply here: https://hedishah.com/posture-in-motion/
Recently, I interviewed my client Lisa about her experience. She shares how mind-blown she was when she first saw her before-and-after photos, and how the journey gave her a transformation she didn’t even know she needed. That’s something I hear often from people who work with me.
In this video, you’ll hear Lisa’s story and what changed when she incorporated posture work into her training.
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Hedi Shah
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👁️ Mindfulness Teacher & Bodyworker
🐉 Nervous system regulation, breathwork, and posture-focused strength training to target the cause of what keeps you stuck and in pain, not just symptoms.
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