I’ve never really been a “gym person.”
(Which is funny—considering I now work in one.)
For most of my life, I got my fitness through sports.
I played soccer and stayed active simply because it was fun.
I didn’t have to think about “working out”—I was young, moving all the time, and my body just… kept up.
Then the injuries started.
Sprained ankles.
Concussions.
A fractured elbow.
More concussions.
Eventually, I had to stop playing sports altogether.
Around the same time, I got a new job that had me sitting for 8–10 hours a day instead of being on my feet for 12.
Suddenly, the activity that used to come naturally was gone—and I wasn’t doing myself any favours.
I come from a family with great genetics.
My Oma lived to 88 without a single serious injury—or even a cold!
For a long time, I thought that was just how it would go for me too.
But life has a way of reminding us that good genetics can only take you so far.
So why do I exercise now?
It used to be about fun. Now, it’s about function.
Without movement, my old injuries start to flare up. My energy dips. My motivation fades. And honestly? I start to feel a little less like myself.
I don’t exercise because I love every workout.
I exercise because I want to feel capable—now and in the years ahead.
I exercise because I want to hike without knee pain.
Because I want to chase my future kids around without gasping for air.
Because I want to show up in my 80s the same way my Oma did—strong, healthy, and independent.
We don’t move because we have to.
We move because it allows us to live—fully, confidently, and with purpose.
If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why am I doing this?”, take a moment to find your reason.
It doesn’t have to be big—it just has to be yours.
And if you’re not sure where to start, that’s what we’re here for.
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