Using exercise to cope with persistent pain

Sam has always loved exercise. She’s consistently been fit and healthy, and even undertaken extreme challenges like a 50 mile bike ride. That all changed after she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and had to learn to cope with constant pain.In this episode with Joe Wicks, Sam discusses how she adapted to life with fibromyalgia, how this was shaken up when she was diagnosed with endometriosis and adenomyosis, and the impact her chronic health conditions have had on her mental health.Plus, Sam shares why she felt she lost her identity when she first became ill and how she’s rebuilt her relationship with exercise to find herself again.Thank you to our podcast sponsors, Vivobarefoot. You can grab yourself any pair of trainers and get 20% off with the discount code BODYCOACH20. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Wicks has inspired millions to get fit for both their physical and mental health, and in his new podcast ‘The Body Coach: Extraordinary People’ he is speaking to the real-life people who have transformed their lives through fitness and nutrition. Each week, Joe speaks to an extraordinary guest who has defied expectations, overcome hardships and traumas, and is now living a happier and healthier life. Be inspired by these everyday heroes who have refused to settle for the cards life dealt them and achieve astounding goals. This podcast is the best motivation you can get to make a change today. Follow The Body Coach: Website • thebodycoach.comApp • subscribe.thebodycoach.comNewsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/X • x.com/thebodycoach/Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.