✨When Teaching Becomes a Journey of Self-Growth✨

  One Door Changed My Life 🚪🔑 “Every opportunity begins with the courage to try.” After finishing a Cardio Step class, energized by a rush of endorphins and dopamine, I heard someone ask, “Do you know any gym members who are interested in boxing?” Without hesitation, I raised my hand, even though I had no idea what boxing truly was. The first time I stepped into the boxing room and closed the door behind me, I thought I was entering a place where I would simply learn how to fight. I never imagined that one small step would open doors far beyond the ring. Every challenge became an opportunity, every setback carried a lesson, and every victory revealed a new path. That room didn’t just shape me as an athlete—it reshaped the way I see life. Sometimes, all it takes is the courage to walk through one door to discover a future full of possibilities. Twenty years ago, my father’s health began to get worse. It became my last memory of him. I still remember him looking at me with his glea...

Stronger , Not fragile : Recovering from a Low Back Injury 📈📊 Majority of people think that advanced athletes are rarely exposed to severe injuries because of their long term experience in the field . This thought is often made as an excuse against training under the popular phrase “    I wish I could start training at an earlier stage .” However , the more you progress in lifting , the more likely you are to experience injuries because while you are increasing your training intensity , you have to sustain the correct form .In addition , The athletes consider injuries as a sign that detects movements issues that need to be modified . Regression and progression are parts of their journey . I would like to mention one of my personal experiences with a lower back injury . As I began to progress in the deadlift exercise and boosted the loads to 90-95% Max RM , I felt a slight pain in my lower back . After ignoring this irritating pain , I could not even walk or do some hip flexi...

  🌱Sport: The School That Shaped Me  In my perspective, I truly believe that sport is a school because it helped build the teacher I am today. Through sport, I became more consistent, disciplined, and patient. These qualities have led me to develop a “survival mindset,” which means not being deceived by exaggerated worldly pleasures and staying focused on what truly matters. I am grateful for the moment I entered the world of sports for the first time. Moreover, sport has contributed greatly to my growth, not only in my personal life but also in my professional life as a teacher. 🧠 A)Warm- Up As soon as I start my workout, I put on my headphones and enjoy listening to my playlists and podcasts. Similarly, I use different Class-Yes variations during my lessons. According to Biffle, Class-Yes is based on gaining students’ attention by activating multiple areas of the brain, such as the prefrontal cortex, Broca’s area, and the auditory cortex. In addition, I always warm up my b...