Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary: Move It to Move It!

 

Constipation isn’t glamorous, but neither is sitting around waiting for relief, and it definitely interferes with my workouts. I have not found medicines to be all that helpful. Well, perhaps they are somewhat helpful, but I would rather do whatever it takes to avoid the need for medicine. I’ve learned that sometimes the best medicine isn’t in a bottle — it’s in your sneakers, your yoga mat, or even your living room floor.

🏃 Why I Move

Your intestines are muscles too. When the rest of your body moves, those inner muscles get the hint: time to contract, time to push, time to clear the path. I think of it as giving my digestive system a gentle nudge.

🧘 My Go‑To Moves

• Morning Walks: A brisk 20 minutes around the block wakes up my gut as much as my brain.
• Wind‑Relieving Pose: I lie on my back, hug my knees, and breathe. Yes, it looks silly. Yes, it works.
• Twists: Seated or lying down, gentle torso twists massage my colon like a secret weapon.
• Deep Squats: Not just for warriors — this posture aligns everything for a smoother exit.
• Cat–Cow Stretch: Flowing between arch and curve loosens my spine and massages my belly.

💡 What I’ve Learned

• Consistency beats intensity. A little movement every day is better than one heroic workout.
• I pair exercise with water and fiber — my gut loves teamwork.
• I don’t ignore stress. A calm mind makes for a calmer belly.

⚠️ When I Call Reinforcements

If constipation sticks around for more than two weeks, or comes with pain, blood, or weight loss, I don’t wait — I call the doctor. Exercise is powerful, but it’s not a cure‑all.

My closing kick:
“Don’t wait for your gut to figure it out. Show it the way — one step, one stretch, one squat at a time.”

Grandma’s Ninja Training Diary is the inspiring true story of a septuagenarian grandmother who dared to dream big—by training for American Ninja Warrior. Teaming up with her coach and trainer, she embarks on a three-year journey to build strength, resilience, flexibility, balance, and endurance—starting from scratch.

Told in a dynamic mix of diary entries, coaching insights, and behind-the-scenes reflections, this book chronicles the ups and downs of late-in-life athletic training. From gym workouts to rock climbing, yoga to injury recovery, sleep to mindset—every aspect of the transformation is explored with honesty and humor.

Grandma shares what she’s learning; her coach explains why she’s right—or wrong. Together, they offer a realistic, encouraging look at what it takes to pursue an extraordinary goal at any age.

Part training manual, part motivational memoir, Grandma’s Ninja Training Diary is packed with practical tips for readers over 50 who want to improve their fitness, health, and confidence. You’ll also get insider insights into the world of American Ninja Warrior, strategies for balancing real life with ambitious goals, and hard-won wisdom about success, failure, and the joy of simply showing up.

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