Imagine if there were a pill that could boost your energy, strengthen your body, improve your mood, and even help prevent disease. Wouldn't it be the most sought-after prescription? Well, that pill exists—it’s called exercise. The only catch? You have to put in the effort to take it. I won’t sugarcoat it. Some days, getting up to work out feels like climbing Mount Everest, while other days, it’s an absolute dream. No two days are the same, and the same goes for workouts. But here’s the thing: whether it feels easy or hard, every single workout gives you something in return. Energy, strength, endurance—it all adds up over time. My Own Journey with Exercise I’ve been working out since I was very young, but I’ve had my fair share of breaks, too. Life happens. Moving to a new country, starting a new job—these things sometimes took priority over exercise. But what I’ve learned is that it’s never too late to start again. You can always set new goals and work toward them. The key is just get

For most of my life, I walked around feeling invincible, boasting a back that could survive anything. As a physiotherapist and Pilates and yoga instructor, I spent 20 years treating patients with lower back pain. I knew all the common causes, the best ways to manage acute and chronic pain, and the exercises that really worked. But one tiny detail was missing: I’d never actually had back pain myself. That all changed three years ago, and let’s just say it was a humbling experience. How My Lower Back Pain Began Three years ago, I had the bright idea to go back to school as a grown-up. Why not? Studying part-time seemed totally doable. And it was—until exam season hit. Suddenly, I was glued to my chair for eight hours a day, buried in books and my computer. Ergonomics? Never heard of her. Posture? Didn’t know him. I was so focused on studying that I completely forgot all the golden rules I’d spent years teaching others. After my exam (which, thankfully, I passed), I noticed a little twing