Emily S

I struggled with staying consistent because workouts started to feel repetitive and boring. I was also nervous about lifting heavier weights on my own, didn’t always know how to adjust when injuries came up, and felt overwhelmed trying to figure out what program to follow.

As I get older, I’ve noticed more of my (less physically-active) friends complaining about aches and pains and not wanting to do “active” things as a result. I am grateful that this is generally not an issue for me largely because of my training at Unity.

I often joke with my family, “this is what I train for,” whether I’m carrying both of my kids or helping our parents with heavy yard work. Training has also allowed me to actively play with my kids and enjoy hikes with the people I love.

I’m proud of simply showing up and staying consistent especially during pregnancy/postpartum. Younger Emily used to think “perfection” was the only way. I was already on my journey to move away from that thought process but you definitely helped.