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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);line-height:1;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-size:30px;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_da37e7-be\">Excuses or self-care? A balancing act for fibromyalgia  <\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_fbddfe-c2\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link1939_f1fecd-90{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_f1fecd-90\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> <a href=\"#autorin\" title=\"\">Kerstin Goldstein<\/a><br><strong>Last updated:<\/strong> 11. June 2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_ed156c-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_ed156c-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(55% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(45% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px), only screen and (min-device-width: 1024px) and (max-device-width: 1366px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (hover: none){.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d{background-image:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px), only screen and (min-device-width: 1024px) and (max-device-width: 1366px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (hover: none){.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d [id*=\"jarallax-container-\"]{display:none !important;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1939_682b6f-3d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_4f1cc6-18\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_49f1db-d6\">For people with fibromyalgia, life is often a dance on a tightrope between self-care and activity. There are days when the body screams, &#8220;Not today!&#8221; &#8211; and that&#8217;s not an excuse, it&#8217;s a necessity.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On such days, the sofa is not just a piece of furniture, but a sanctuary that promises rest and healing. It is a form of self-care to listen to this inner voice and give your body the rest it so urgently needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article is about how you can tell the difference between &#8220;excuses&#8221; and &#8220;self-care&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95{max-width:1290px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95{-webkit-flex:0 1 1290px;flex:0 1 1290px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95, .kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 h1, .kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 h2, .kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 h3, .kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 h4, .kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 h5, .kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95 h6{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column1939_eeabf4-95{position:relative;}@media all and (min-width: 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class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1939_e3cabe-21 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1939_e3cabe-21 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1939_e3cabe-21 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:35px;font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );font-weight:inherit;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1939_e3cabe-21 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1939_52884f-a6 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_d0512e-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>But there is also the other side of the coin. Sometimes the <strong>inner critic<\/strong> whispers that everything is too much today and tempts us with the lure of doing nothing. Here it is important to pause and examine: Is it really the body&#8217;s call for rest, or is it the seductive siren song of our inner lazy dog?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On days without physical or mental energy, it is important not to blame yourself, but to recognize the <strong>decision to rest as a wise choice<\/strong>. And yet, keep in mind that <strong>movement<\/strong> is <strong>an ally<\/strong> just waiting to be included again on the next good day.   <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_d9b73f-fc\">Choose your time wisely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Time is a luxury, and for people with fibromyalgia it can be even more of a challenge. But instead of letting &#8220;no time&#8221; become a constant refrain, it&#8217;s important to <strong>consciously choose time slots for exercise and self-care.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When &#8220;no time&#8221; becomes a constant companion, it is quite literally time to pause and re-evaluate. Perhaps finding time for people with fibromyalgia means saying goodbye to rigid schedules and listening to the <strong>rhythm of your body<\/strong> instead. It&#8217;s about seeing <a href=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/en\/pilates-for-fibromyalgia\/\" title=\"\">exercise<\/a> not as another item on your to-do list, but as a fluid part of your day that works on your own terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s just a short walk, a few stretching exercises or gently relaxing your fascia &#8211; it doesn&#8217;t have to be a marathon. It can be as simple as stretching the arms during TV commercials or a few yoga poses before bed &#8211; <strong>every movement counts<\/strong> and contributes to quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier for you to integrate <strong>small exercise sessions<\/strong> into your daily routine. Short, simple activities are often more realistic and sustainable than long training sessions that exhaust you and may be too strenuous for your body.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-style:normal;}.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1939_81ac53-be\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>What about your time? Do you make time for exercise or are you running out of time? <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1939_c3edaa-8c\">The weather as a mirror of our state of mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&#8217;s gray and dreary outside, like November weather in Germany, your outdoor activities will come to a stop and your body might ache more. For someone with fibromyalgia, a rainy day or cold weather can be more than just an excuse &#8211; it can actually <strong>make symptoms worse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked my fellow fibro coaches who live all over the world. ALL of them admitted that even they, as experienced people dealing with fibromyalgia, struggle with weather fluctuations and cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather can be a mirror of the soul and, in the case of fibromyalgia, also a mirror of physical well-being. If the body reacts to changes in the weather and humidity with pain, then it&#8217;s time to transform the <strong>living room into a pleasant <a href=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/exercise-with-fibromyalgia\/\" title=\"\">fitness oasis<\/a><\/strong>. Dancing, stretching or meditating &#8211; the weather outside the windows cannot cloud your inner world once you have decided to breathe activity into your own four walls.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-style:normal;}.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1939_c9ea6f-7a\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>How do you feel when the weather changes? 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_55b7e5-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When fatigue and pain take over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tiredness and pain are not imaginary.<\/strong>  Some days the body may be reluctant to move, and that&#8217;s okay. It&#8217;s an art of reading the body&#8217;s signals correctly and knowing when it&#8217;s time to pause and when a gentle nudge towards activity is appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some days, fatigue and pain can be so overwhelming that they swallow up any thought of movement. At such times, it is important not to force your body, but to <strong>communicate<\/strong> with it. What is it telling you? Maybe it needs a gentler way of moving or just a warm hug in the form of a soft blanket.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not a sign of weakness to give in to these feelings &#8211; it&#8217;s rather a <strong>sign of strength and self-awareness<\/strong>. Then there is no discussion about excuses or self-care. Stop and do what is good for you at that moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t know what&#8217;s good for you, then let&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fibro-en.youcanbook.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">talk<\/a>. I am happy to help you in my <a href=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/en\/fibromyalgia-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">1:1 coaching program<\/a> for people with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-style:normal;}.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1939_c32596-3c\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>Do you have many days that throw you completely off track physically and if so, how can you minimize them? What strategy do you have? <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your training partner &#8211; an angel in sneakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An exercise partner who understands the types of fibromyalgia is a real treasure. Laughing, moaning and maybe even sweating together can be a <strong>source of joy<\/strong> and an incentive to keep moving, even when it&#8217;s hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your training partner can be the <strong>motivating wind beneath your wings<\/strong>, calling you to get going even on difficult days. A smile, a word of encouragement, the shared joy of exercise &#8211; all this <strong>can make the difference<\/strong> between a day on the couch and a day that ends with pride and satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your <strong>training partner does not have a chronic illness of their own<\/strong>, it&#8217;s important to discuss the planned intensity and speed in advance. After all, the last thing you want to do is chase after your super fit colleague on a walk, only to have increased pain the next day due to overexertion.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-style:normal;}.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1939_d7f69c-16\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>By the way: this training partner doesn&#8217;t always have to be human. Sometimes it&#8217;s your favorite music or a loyal four-legged friend that encourages you to exercise more.   <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1939_deba2c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1939_deba2c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_deba2c-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1939_deba2c-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_deba2c-52 a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id1939_deba2c-52 a:hover{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_a98196-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_a98196-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_a98196-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_a98196-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_a98196-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_a98196-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_a98196-4e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1939_344139-ba .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}.kb-image1939_344139-ba img.kb-img, .kb-image1939_344139-ba .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1939_344139-ba size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/fibromyalgie-coaching-wohlbefinden-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman In Sportswear With Water Bottle Relaxing\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-664\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_38316b-1d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_38316b-1d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My personal approach to dealing with fibromyalgia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I firmly believe that every person affected by fibromyalgia can find ways to cope better with the disease. It&#8217;s not about &#8220;curing&#8221; in the traditional sense, but about understanding your own body better and developing methods that make everyday life easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through targeted <a href=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/en\/fibromyalgia-coach\/\" title=\"\">coaching<\/a> and an <a href=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/en\/fibromyalgia-personal-training\/\" title=\"\">exercise program<\/a> tailored to you, you can learn to regain control of your body and live your life with more energy and joy again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae a{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae a:hover{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1939_a8c010-ae alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1939_468daa-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1939_468daa-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bringing body and mind into harmony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exercise can be a powerful anti-depressant. But the trick is to <strong>choose the right activity<\/strong> that nourishes both the muscles and the soul. It&#8217;s a celebration of what&#8217;s possible, even if the challenges are great.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exercise is often a psychological tonic<\/strong> that can help break through the fog of discomfort, especially in the case of fibromyalgia. It is essential to listen to your own needs and find <a href=\"https:\/\/kerstin-goldstein.com\/en\/10-movement-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">forms of exercise<\/a> that are enjoyable and not stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s swimming in warm water, which acts like a gentle massage, or QiGong, which brings calm to the mind with its flowing movements. Or maybe you&#8217;re the type who likes to roll out your gym mat at home and do exercises with small equipment such as balls or bands. The key is to <strong>see movement as a friend, not an enemy.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px;}.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:0px;margin-right:15px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:15px;}.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-text{font-style:normal;}.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-left:10px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1939_ab5e7a-da\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\"><strong>What kind of exercise feels good for you? What do you enjoy? If these two factors come together, then you&#8217;ve found the perfect activity for you.    <\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goodbye pressure to perform<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pressure to perform can wait. With fibromyalgia, every step counts, every movement that is done with joy and in harmony with your own body. It&#8217;s not about breaking records, but about <strong>allowing the body to develop in its own gentle way.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this sense, it&#8217;s an act of balance and self-awareness to distinguish when an excuse is just an excuse and when it signals a well-deserved break. 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If you want to exercise regularly but have done little or nothing recently and have no idea how to approach it in a fibro-friendly way, then let&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/fibro-en.youcanbook.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">talk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Let&#8217;s talk about whether <a href=\"https:\/\/fibro-en.youcanbook.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">personal training<\/a> via Zoom is right for you. 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