04/27/2026
Alright y’all, here we go with another episode of Just Gym Life. Even though I’m flared up, I still got up and went to the gym. My back, my armpit, my whole body is hurting — but I showed up anyway.
I started on the bench press, really trying to push and build my upper body strength, especially my core to help support my back. With everything going on with my spine, I have to be intentional. I did push myself at first, but then I took some plates off and focused on slow, controlled movements instead — because control matters more than ego for me.
After that, I got back on the electric bike for a bit, then moved into some chest press machines to keep working my upper body. I also pushed through some leg press, and whew… that one had my lower back feeling it, but it does help my hips, so I do what I can until I can’t anymore.
I finished out with my last mile on the bike, grabbed some water, and by that point… I was done. Completely drained.
This wasn’t easy. It wasn’t comfortable. But I showed up, adjusted when I needed to, and got through it.
Just gym life. Just how life goes. đź–¤