"I live with chronic pancreatitis and was diagnosed in September 2011. The condition became extremely debilitating physically, mentally, and emotionally. As it continued, I wasted away most of my muscle mass as I used to workout 6-7 days a week with running and kickboxing and struggled very seriously with malnutrition. Each year I have needed a very low-fat diet, pancreas enzymes to digest food, minimal physical activity, and 1-3 surgeries every year.
This was a quality of life that I refused to have. I told my doctor that I was sick of being in and out of the hospital all the time and wanted to know how to successfully fight this battle on my own. He referred me to a pain center that opened my eyes to what I can do for myself without pain medication. It has been a long yet successful road of a healthy low-fat diet along with exercise at Club Pilates."
"When I asked my Doctor what exercise I could do with my condition, he stated that people with my condition are in too much pain to work out. I refused to let that be me! When I heard a studio was coming soon right down the road from my house, I set up an appointment to go try a free intro class. I mentioned my medical issue to the staff, who were very helpful and accommodating. The instructors showed me how I could modify the workout if I felt any pain, as well as which classes to take and which classes to avoid.
When I started, I was extremely weak and would see my arms and legs shake through each exercise— but very quickly that changed. I DID get stronger and I could keep up with the rest of the class. These classes gave me more strength and energy so that I felt like a real person again. I had more energy to get out of my house and spend time in the community with my husband, family, and friends."
"Since starting at Club Pilates, I have needed NO hospital stays and NO surgeries! Honestly, it is amazing! Pilates is the one exercise that causes me no pain or discomfort which was impossible for me. Now, I typically go to a class 3-4 times a week.
When I tried going to a regular gym and tried the exercise machines and group fitness classes, they actually would put me into pancreatitis. Club Pilates has helped jump-start me into an overall healthy lifestyle to get out of bed and explore this world with my husband!"
"Initially, I expected only an outward change; I was surprised to see how much of an influence an exercise class has had on me internally as well. I have noticed that I feel better about myself (new-found confidence), but also I feel and know that I am stronger. It has given me a new-found joy and love for life! I believe that Club Pilates really transformed my life from the inside out—giving me a quality of life that Doctors, and at times— even myself —thought was no longer possible."
"I would tell anyone to try a few classes and see how your body responds. My body and life have truly changed in so many wonderful ways that I never thought possible!"
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