Your Quiz Results: Start With Calendar C
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Why is Calendar C the right one for me?
Calendar C is the most gentle calendar of the calendar options. It keeps you moving through the program at a slow and modified pace. This is right for you as your quiz answers indicated you identify as one or more of the following:
have little experience with exercise in the past,
having a hard time moving around during your everyday life,
experiencing frequent or ongoing flare-ups, and/or dealing with a high amount of stress.
have difficulty getting up and down off the floor
have difficulty walking for any period of time
live with joint pain in my knees, hips and ankles
have back pain and/or a history of slipped discs, herniated discs or other spinal issues
have shoulder and neck pain.
get dizzy and/or nauseous during exercise or exertion
move a lot during the day
don’t move much during my day
are pregnant
have wrist pain
have EDS or other connective tissue issue
are sensitive to physical touch and/or easily bruise
That means that Calendar C will be a great guide for you. Calendar C will allow your body to adapt in teeny tiny ways so you can get stronger and recover from flare simultaneously.
You might find that as you get started on this calendar, it feels hard. That’s okay, you can always add in more rest days if you need! Don’t push yourself too hard, a little bit goes a long way.
Don't think this is the right calendar for you? Click here to read about the other calendar options
What do I do if I find Calendar C too easy?
As you get started on this calendar you may find yourself thinking it is going too slow. You may feel like you can do more and want to double up on the videos or move at a faster pace. You may doubt that Calendar C is the right one for you.
If this is you: I encourage you to follow Calendar C as it has been designed, at least in the first month. You might be surprised at what you learn about yourself. This slower pace was designed with intention. Here’s why:
The way we define success at Autoimmune Strong is being able to exercise consistently for multiple weeks in a row, without flare-up.
We start with the least amount of exercise, to see if we have a flare. If we do have a flare-up, then we need to stay where we are or even pull back and do even less. If we don’t have a flare-up for many weeks in a row? Then, we can begin to add more exercise, challenge and intensity to the mix.
The goal here is to start with less exercise, create a solid foundation, and then build up challenge and intensity over time. This gives you the time and space to slow down, tune into your body, and really listen to what feels good and what doesn’t. Pushing yourself hard hasn’t worked in the past (otherwise you wouldn’t be here!) so I encourage you to try this new way of thinking.
If you are able to go through a few weeks of consistent Calendar C exercise, without pain, exhaustion, stress or flare-up? Then, by all means, yes, you can choose to continue with Calendar C, or move up to Calendar B and give that a try.
What do I do if I think Calendar C is too hard, or if I start exercising and have a flare-up?
Don’t worry. First, take a deep breath. Next, reach out for help. We are here to assist and guide you through this process.
What calendar should I follow if I am participating in a Challenge?
If you are new to Autoimmune Strong and are just starting a Challenge, I recommend that you don’t start a calendar just yet and instead simply follow the instructions of the challenge. The challenge will instruct you when it’s time to start your calendar.
As always, we are here to help and guide you! So if you have any questions at all about the calendar you have been assigned, how to get started or anything else at all, please email us at info@getautoimmunestrong.com. We are here to support you, every step of the way.