{"id":4555,"date":"2025-12-09T13:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/blog\/crossfit-with-a-stoma-by-ayesha\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:45:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:45:39","slug":"crossfit-with-a-stoma-by-ayesha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eakinostomy.com\/US\/blog\/crossfit-with-a-stoma-by-ayesha\/","title":{"rendered":"CrossFit with a stoma | by Ayesha"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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CrossFit with a stoma | by Ayesha<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Pre-surgery I always had a good relationship with the gym and enjoyed exercise. Once I got my stoma, I thought I wouldn\u2019t be able to exercise properly again.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Core strength<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been just over 3 years with my stoma and I exercise regularly; between attending Pilates, running, walking and most recently I\u2019ve joined a CrossFit gym. I had a strong core before getting my bag and I would really like to try and get a strong core again. I find CrossFit classes really push me out of my comfort zone and to my limits, and I\u2019m hoping that if I build muscle it will help support my stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attending classes<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

At the beginning, I found the classes daunting as they\u2019re high impact and at much as I would like to throw myself into the workout, I need to have a second thought for my bag. With the classes being full of variety I find myself working on my core, overall muscle strength and mobility. It\u2019s been a real confidence boost seeing my strength improve and feeling like my core is getting stronger day by day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feeling supported<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I feel very comfortable in the gym. From the beginning, I explained to the coaches about my stoma and that some exercises may restrict me but ensured that I would always work to my ability. They are really supportive and understanding, as are the gym members which allows me to feel welcomed into a supportive community even with my defect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll make sure to bring a bag to my classes and have my stoma belt, an extra bag with supplies and electrolytes just in case. I always make sure to eat well and stay well hydrated on my training days to avoid me feeling ill during the class. I would highly recommend just doing the exercises that you want and enjoy, there is always a risk but as long as you try and support your bag during intense workouts you will be ok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ayesha<\/strong>
@ayeshaduffy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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