If you have any type of autoimmune disease, today’s episode is just for you. Andrea Wool is a personal trainer, a nutritional therapy practitioner, and the founder and CEO of Autoimmune Strong, an online fitness program designed specifically for those of us living with autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, or chronic pain.This mom of two boys struggled multiple autoimmune disorders for years. Through her program Autoimmune Strong, she’s now helping women all over the globe exercise properly and live their best lives with an autoimmune disorder.Episode Highlights With Autoimmune StrongHow Andrea’s life & body changed after childbirthWhy traditional fitness routines can hurt instead of help if you have autoimmune diseaseHow Andrea took her life back even after diagnosis of Hashimoto’s, celiac, and fibromyalgiaHow to exercise while driving, washing dishes, or doing other ordinary thingsExercise intolerance: what it is and why the fitness community doesn’t talk about it enoughAndrea’s take on whether or not cardio is good for youTop fitness mistakes (and best practices) for managing an autoimmune disorderResources We MentionAndrea’s Autoimmune Strong programFoam roller (or a natural cork version)How to make your own foam rollerThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brene BrownMore From Wellness Mama250: Sustainable Fitness, Cork, and Benefits of Rolling With Addie Conner88: Pregnancy Exercise, Diastasis, and Pelvic Floor Health with Lorraine Scapens20: Exercise, Movement & Pelvic Floor Health8 Fun Ways to Exercise As a Family5 Horrible Exercise ExcusesWhy Plastic Pollution Is Everyone’s ProblemDo you have an autoimmune disease? Has exercise hurt or helped? If you’ve enjoyed this podcast episode, please take two minutes to leave me a review on iTunes. I value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well!

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