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(11) Navigating strength training and chronic illness with Gabby Brost, Wicked Strong

(11) Navigating strength training and chronic illness with Gabby Brost, Wicked Strong

Update: 2025-11-14
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Coach Gabby Brost shares her journey as a strength athlete and coach, discussing her experiences with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Celiac Disease, POTS and chronic fatigue, and how it has shaped her approach to training and coaching.

She emphasises the importance of creative problem-solving, communication, and autonomy in coaching, particularly for individuals with chronic conditions. Gabby also highlights the significance of strength training in improving quality of life and resilience, and the need for exercise modifications to make training accessible to everyone.

The discussion touches on managing pain and fatigue, the psychological aspects of training, and the empowering nature of strength training for individuals of all backgrounds.

Find Gabby on Instagram @gab_wickedstrong

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(11) Navigating strength training and chronic illness with Gabby Brost, Wicked Strong

(11) Navigating strength training and chronic illness with Gabby Brost, Wicked Strong

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