Notes on training with arthritis.

NRAS asked me to write a guide for people living with inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, who want to get active but aren't sure how to start safely. It's something I'm passionate about, because exercise changed my life after years of struggling with JIA. Check in with your body as you go One of the most useful habits I share is doing quick body scans during a workout, a few times per session. If something feels harsh, you adjust there and then, whether th

In the second part of my guide for NRAS, I put together a beginner exercise plan for people with inflammatory arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. If part 1 was about the mindset of getting started, this is the how. A gentle two-week plan The plan is designed to ease your joints back into movement without overloading them. The first week focuses on warming up, joint mobility, stretching and balance, helping to loosen stiff joints and build familiarity. The second week i

Arthritis UK recently shared my story as part of their arthritis stories series. It's the most personal piece I've done with them, covering everything from my diagnosis to why I now coach people with arthritis for a living. Diagnosed at 11 My arthritis started after a bout of salmonella when I was 11. What was first thought to be a fractured wrist turned out to be reactive arthritis, and when it didn't clear up like it does for most children, it was reclassified as JIA. Those

In 2023, Arthritis UK (then Versus Arthritis) asked me to share my advice for people with arthritis who want to exercise but don't know where to start, or who feel nervous about setting foot in a gym. It meant a lot to me. When I was diagnosed with JIA at 11, I didn't have anyone showing me what was possible with arthritis. That's a big part of why I started Versus Limits, and why I jumped at the chance to share what's worked for me. The key ideas The article covers my approa