by Kim Hagle | May 14, 2026 | Chronic Pain
6 Ways to Start Strength Training Safely When You Live with Chronic Pain If you live with chronic pain, chances are you’ve had mixed messages about exercise. Maybe you’ve been told that movement will help… but every time you try a workout, you end up exhausted, flared...
by Kim Hagle | Jan 12, 2026 | Chronic Pain
If you live with chronic pain, exercise advice can feel deeply confusing. On one hand, you’re told that movement is essential for managing pain. On the other, you may have learned — through flare‑ups, injuries, or past programs — that doing too much can leave you...
by Kim Hagle | Dec 29, 2025 | Chronic Pain, Perimenopause Fitness
If you’ve ever thought, “I know strength training is good for me… but I’m afraid I’ll hurt myself,” you’re not alone. This concern is especially common for beginners over 40 — particularly if you live with chronic pain, past injuries, or have had discouraging...
by Kim Hagle | Nov 27, 2025 | Chronic Pain
Find your movement sweet spot without flaring up your symptoms Living with chronic pain can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, you know that moving your body can help reduce stiffness, improve mood, and even ease pain over time. But on the other side lies the...
by Kim Hagle | Nov 13, 2025 | Chronic Pain
When you live with chronic illness, the idea of exercise consistency with chronic illness can feel overwhelming. Fitness culture tells us that consistency means going hard every day, never missing a workout, and pushing past limits. But for fitness misfits—those of us...
by Kim Hagle | May 1, 2024 | Chronic Pain
If you live with a chronic illness and feel like you and your body are in a constant battle, this is the episode for you. Today I’m joined by Tami Stackelhouse, a certified fibromyalgia coach and host of The Fibromyalgia Podcast, who shares how empowering...