Controlling PCOS with Exercise - Ask the Personal Trainer
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Hello!! I am Gemma, a fit and healthy Personal Trainer who leads an incredible life!
I am one of the lucky ones who realized having PCOS was actually a fantastic reason to attract great health!
I believe that everything happens for a reason and I am highly grateful to my body for withstanding the amazing feats that I have made it do!
I joined a gym at 18 years old and I really loved it. It took such a short amount of time for me to feel the benefits of my training as it made me feel great and balanced. I loved it so much that I made it my career and even competed in female strength competitions like the Worlds Strongest Woman where I placed second!
But my greatest achievement to date is most definitely the birth of our amazing son who we conceived naturally by using a specific training program that I designed to get my body in correct working order.
I have discovered like many others who have their PCOS naturally and successfully under control that it so important to embrace the fitness lifestyle as your own alongside a great nutritional program, and the success that I have seen through this is just amazing!
I've recently written an exercise ebook especially for women who have PCOS. It's called PCOez. If you don't already have my ebook, you can get it here.
I welcome any questions you have about your exercise and physical activity. I'm standing by to answer your questions and help you gain the upper hand over PCOS.
Stay healthy! - Gemma Magnusson
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