There is a reason Lark Fitness has such amazing reviews -- they're simply that good. I came to Lark half a year ago when I was postpartum. I was looking to get back into a good fitness routine and to build strength. The coaches conduct...
Read MoreThere is a reason Lark Fitness has such amazing reviews -- they're simply that good. I came to Lark half a year ago when I was postpartum. I was looking to get back into a good fitness routine and to build strength. The coaches conduct a thorough intake evaluation with every potential client to ensure that Lark will be a good fit. During this conversation, I mentioned that I’ve suffered from chronic pain in my buttock and hip for almost a decade (!). It’s an unrelenting pain that is consistently at a 2-5, sometimes 6, and it can be debilitating at times. It hadn’t even occurred to me to offer this information on my own because I had tried so many things to address this pain—visit to a sports medicine doctor, x-rays, 2 separate rounds of months-long physical therapy, and even dry needling. Nothing had worked. I suffered the injury in my mid-20s and am now in my mid-30s. I had become resigned and accepted that this pain would accompany me forever. I was very worried about my future quality of life as I age.
All the Lark coaches are awesome, but based on the intake evaluation, they try to pair you with the best coach to help you reach your goals. They clearly understood that Marina was the coach for me! Ever since she heard about my pain, Marina has been determined to address and fix it. I honestly didn’t think we would succeed. But I showed up for our biweekly sessions and put in the work. For me, it was critical to have that accountability and Marina’s expert knowledge about the muscular system and how to target muscles that need strengthening. For example, I recently mentioned off-hand that I have persistent pain under my scapulas. I assumed it is merely where I store my stress. It may be, but Marina also said that it’s likely that my trapezoids need some strengthening, so we’ve started to address that as well.
Last week, I noticed that, for the first time in almost 10 years, I had been pain-free in my buttock and hip for 24+ hours. Those 24 hours turned into 48 and longer. I’m still in a bit of disbelief. As I shared with Marina, I had forgotten what life was like before this pain. I know I am not out of the woods yet, but I am now optimistic that I might actually reach a pain-free existence. And should I develop pain again, I know now, thanks to Lark, that it isn’t hopeless and that I can address it through targeted strength training and exercise. For me, this has been life changing.
If you are looking for a supportive, welcoming, and fun environment with dedicated and compassionate coaches, Lark is the place for you. Marina has been an absolute joy to work with, and it’s been a privilege to get to know her. She shows up every day with energy and enthusiasm. She is encouraging and supportive and celebrates your successes as if they were her own, and they are. Lark isn’t just a gym, it’s a community. Joining Lark is one of the best investments you can make in yourself and your health.
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