Spring has finally arrived, and after recently turning 50, I’ve been reflecting on a word I came across not long ago: prehab.
I love this word.
Prehab is about preventing injuries before they happen, rather than waiting until something goes wrong and then trying to rehabilitate it. In many ways, it’s about preparing the body so it can handle life’s demands more easily.
In my work, I often find that it’s much harder to treat injuries than it is to prevent them in the first place. A little regular care, movement, and attention to the body can go a long way in avoiding pain and long recovery periods.
“I Just Don’t Have Time”
One thing people often say to me is that they simply don’t have time to look after their body.
My response is always calm but honest:
the body will make time for rest if you don’t make time for it yourself.
Unfortunately, that “forced rest” often comes in the form of injury, pain, or burnout—and that rarely fits well with anyone’s busy schedule.
Your Body Isn’t a Machine
We often treat our bodies like machines. Like a car that we can drive hard, then take to the garage when something breaks.
But the body doesn’t quite work that way.
If we treat it like a delivery van that’s driven hard for 12 hours a day on busy roads and motorways, eventually something will wear down. Parts don’t just get replaced as easily as they would in a vehicle.
Instead, it helps to think about the type of movement, exercise, and lifestyle that can support the body so it stays strong and resilient over time.
Find Movement You Enjoy
The key is finding something that you genuinely enjoy doing.
When movement becomes something you look forward to, it can greatly enhance your quality of life.
When I first started my journey as a therapist many years ago, I was working as a personal trainer, and back then the focus was mostly on how you looked.
These days my focus is very different.
Now it’s about how you feel.
Feeling well.
Moving well.
Feeling lighter and more mobile.
Enjoying a body that flows and circulates well, increasing your sense of happiness, resilience, and stability in a world that can throw a lot at us.
Making Exercise Accessible for Everyone
Another important part of my work now is helping people who feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed by typical gym environments.
For some people this can be due to:
Past experiences or trauma
Low confidence
Feeling unsure about where to start
Or simply not enjoying traditional gym culture
Exercise should feel welcoming and supportive, not intimidating.
If You’d Like Some Support
If you feel like you’d benefit from a little help getting into an enjoyable and sustainable exercise routine, I’d love to help.
I understand what it’s like to feel shy or unsure in a gym environment—I’ve been there myself.
Now it’s something I truly enjoy, and I’d love the opportunity to show you how movement can become something positive and empowering in your life too.