As an executive mom, you are used to pushing through challenges, whether it’s high-pressure meetings, tight deadlines, or the demands of family life. So when it comes to fitness, it’s natural to assume that harder is better. You might believe that high-intensity workouts will help you stay strong and beat chronic pain, but what if they’re actually making things worse? In this blog, lets discuss why high-intensity workouts aren’t always the answer and what to do instead.
The truth is, intense workouts can sometimes increase inflammation, muscle tension, and stress on already overworked joints, leaving you feeling even with more fatigue and soreness. If you’ve been trying high intensity sessions or heavy strength training and still struggling with chronic pain, it’s time to rethink your approach. Instead think of building strength, improve mobility, and reduce pain in a way that actually works for your body.
High-Intensity Workouts Can Increase Inflammation:
Chronic pain is often linked to inflammation, and while exercise is essential for overall health, too much intensity can spike stress hormones like cortisol, leading to increased inflammation.
✅ A Smarter Approach:
- Incorporate low-impact strength training and mobility work to improve function without triggering excess inflammation.
- Use shorter, targeted movement sessions that build stability without overloading your joints.
Overworked Muscles Create More Tension, Not Less:
If your muscles are already tight from sitting at a desk all day, jumping into high-intensity workouts can reinforce those imbalances rather than relieve them. Over time, this can lead to poor movement patterns and chronic pain.
✅ A Smarter Approach:
- Focus on mobility and posture training to release tension and build strength where you actually need it.
- Prioritise functional exercises that improve the way your body moves daily, rather than just burning calories.
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High Stress + High-Intensity = More Pain:
When your body is already under stress from work, parenting, and daily responsibilities, adding high-intensity workouts can keep your nervous system in overdrive, making pain feel worse and recovery harder.
✅ A Smarter Approach:
- Integrate breath work and nervous system regulation techniques to bring your body into recovery mode.
- Choose controlled, intentional movements that support long-term pain relief rather than just short-term exertion.
If high-intensity workouts are leaving you feeling more sore instead of strong, it’s time for a smarter, more effective approach. If you want to learn more about how to improve your posture, reduce back, neck and nerve pain, and regain energy, without adding unnecessary stress to your body, join my free community HERE.
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