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What’s your relationship with exercise?

4/6/2025

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I recently listened to a podcast on financial health, financial literacy, and financial confidence. As I was tuning in, a question was posed that really made me stop and think—not about money, but about exercise. It got me thinking: What if my clients could use this same question to rethink their relationship with exercise?

Here’s the question that got me thinking, and I’m going to share it with you today because it could be a game changer for you.

Imagine this: You walk into a restaurant, pub, coffee shop, or bar to meet up with a friend. But here’s the twist. Instead of your friend, you walk in and see exercise—yes, exercise—in human form, right there in front of you.

What would you do?

Would you walk up and shake its hand? Would you give it a big hug? Or would you run as fast and as far as you can, maybe hiding in the bathroom until it leaves? Maybe you’d walk up to it and punch it in the stomach.
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It sounds and looks a little wild, right?

​But hear me out—how you would react to exercise in that situation really helps reveal your relationship with it. And I want you to think about it closely.

What do you really feel when it comes to exercise?

Maybe exercise was something you dreaded—like a punishment you were forced to do. Maybe you’ve thought it’s something you can no longer do due to injury or illness. Maybe it used to be your best friend, but then life changed, and so did your relationship with it.

We all have unique experiences with exercise.

Just like relationships with other people, there are highs, lows, successes, failures, and moments that challenge our beliefs.

So, let me ask you: What’s your relationship with exercise?

This question is personal, and only you can answer it.

But just like in that podcast I listened to, your reaction to exercise gives you insight into how you interact with it, how you feel about it, and what you truly believe about it. And just like money, it’s worth exploring. Your beliefs and behaviors around exercise can really shape how you feel and move.

Now, I want you to consider your week or month ahead.

What do you want your relationship with exercise to look like? Is it time for a change? If you’re ready for that shift, I’ve got something that might be just the thing you need.

Starting in April, Movement Rx is shifting focus to shoulder mobility. And if you missed last month’s hip mobility work, don’t worry! I’ve got you covered with all the video replays, handouts, and resources you need—just waiting for you in the beta program.

Here’s the best part: The Movement Rx virtual group program is available to you at a steep discount right now! Why? Because I’m building this program for YOU. This is a sneak peek before the official launch in September 2025, and as part of my email community, you’re getting first access.

If you’re ready to change your relationship with how you move, Movement Rx might just be the thing you’ve been looking for.

Have questions? Hit reply, and I’ll be happy to chat more about it!

Let’s make this your year to transform how you feel about movement.

With you every step of the way.

Be well and happy moving,
Lisa

P.S., Step one: join The MedFit Movement Studio. Step two: feel amazing. Are you in?
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​P.P.S., do you like the AI images I created of meeting Exercise in person?!? 😯 It was VERY interesting to see what AI thought of as Exercise personified!
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