44 Min.
Episode 87 - Empowering Every Body: Accessible Fitness with Alex Levine Fitness LLC Take a Pain Check
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- Gesundheit und Fitness
In this episode of Take a Pain Check podcast, we delve into the life of Alexander Levine, unpacking his journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) from diagnosis to shoulder surgery and beyond. Alex shares the story of his diagnosis, detailing life before AS and the challenges he faced in his career, particularly in the health and fitness industry. We explore the knowledge gap between fitness and AS, how his perspective on fitness shifted post-diagnosis, and the impact of physical therapy on his symptoms. Alex also opens up about his shoulder surgery, discussing the pain and recovery process. He sheds light on how friendships and relationships evolved, the support he received from loved ones, and the pivotal role of the chronic illness community. He also talks about managing a family and newborn with a diagnosis. As a fitness enthusiast and owner of a virtual personal training business, Alex shares insights into his unique training style tailored for those with AS, addressing the mental blocks and challenges that come with chronic illness. The episode wraps up with valuable advice from Alex on getting started in the fitness industry with a chronic condition and changing mindsets for youth already interested in fitness.
Sign up for our first joint chat rheum session to meet others with rheumatic diseases this month:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduGuqj0uHdDgcBicDuG0TBjtvcnGwGkI#/registration
Join our campaign at a landmark near you for World Young Rheumatic Disease Day: https://www.takeapaincheck.com/light-it-blue
Our socials:
Website: https://www.takeapaincheck.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/
X: https://twitter.com/takeapaincheck
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapaincheck?lang=en
Alex's socials:
Youtube: @AlexLevineFitness
Instagram: @alexlevinefitness
Tiktok: @alexlevinefitness
Growing Pains, Copyright, 2018, Alessia Cara
In this episode of Take a Pain Check podcast, we delve into the life of Alexander Levine, unpacking his journey with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) from diagnosis to shoulder surgery and beyond. Alex shares the story of his diagnosis, detailing life before AS and the challenges he faced in his career, particularly in the health and fitness industry. We explore the knowledge gap between fitness and AS, how his perspective on fitness shifted post-diagnosis, and the impact of physical therapy on his symptoms. Alex also opens up about his shoulder surgery, discussing the pain and recovery process. He sheds light on how friendships and relationships evolved, the support he received from loved ones, and the pivotal role of the chronic illness community. He also talks about managing a family and newborn with a diagnosis. As a fitness enthusiast and owner of a virtual personal training business, Alex shares insights into his unique training style tailored for those with AS, addressing the mental blocks and challenges that come with chronic illness. The episode wraps up with valuable advice from Alex on getting started in the fitness industry with a chronic condition and changing mindsets for youth already interested in fitness.
Sign up for our first joint chat rheum session to meet others with rheumatic diseases this month:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduGuqj0uHdDgcBicDuG0TBjtvcnGwGkI#/registration
Join our campaign at a landmark near you for World Young Rheumatic Disease Day: https://www.takeapaincheck.com/light-it-blue
Our socials:
Website: https://www.takeapaincheck.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/
X: https://twitter.com/takeapaincheck
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapaincheck?lang=en
Alex's socials:
Youtube: @AlexLevineFitness
Instagram: @alexlevinefitness
Tiktok: @alexlevinefitness
Growing Pains, Copyright, 2018, Alessia Cara
44 Min.