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I Tried Jump-Roping 1,000 Times a Day with a Twisted Spine
A challenge surfaced a few years ago that caught my attention. It was straight-forward and delightfully simplistic: Jump rope 1,000 times each day for a week, adding an additional 100 jumps each following day. By Day 7, you should be jumping between 1,600 to 1,700 times. YouTube in particular was filled with transformation stories about… Read more
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Sleeping with a Twisted Spine
Sleep is such a fundamental part of maintaining mental and physical wellness, and on paper, falling asleep and staying asleep seems like it should be pretty straight-forward! However, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, around 50-70 million Americans struggle with a sleeping disorder; a third of American adults report not getting enough… Read more
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Motivation with a Twisted Spine
When you first start working out, the initial enthusiasm is powerful . . . but it only lasts so long. This is true for everyone: At some point in your fitness journey, you may find yourself losing motivation for a variety of reasons. You could be bored with your regular workout. You may be missing… Read more
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I Tried Tai Chi with a Twisted Spine
Tai chi is something I’ve seen all over the place – in movies, TV shows, my local parks, novels – but never really understood. Having done yoga in the past, I noticed several shared principles between the two exercises. Both focus on building strength and balance through fluid, controlled motion and are excellent low-impact exercises… Read more
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Tips for the Twisted Cyclist
Ever since I learned how to ride a bike as a child, it has been one of my favorite outdoor activities. I got my first bike when I was in elementary school, and I have countless memories of early-evening bike rides around my neighborhood, feeling the cool night air race by and listening to the… Read more
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I Tried Competitive-Style Swimming with a Twisted Spine
I am on a quest! I want to find as many new forms of exercise as possible and give them a try. Working out can be so much fun if you find something that you love, and those of us with scoliosis can especially definitely benefit from expanding our net to find new activities are… Read more
Annelise Warren 