She will need my help throughout life, so I'm focused on keeping my body strong to be there for her. AdvertisementWhen she was 3, my daughter, JJ, was diagnosed with Rett Syndrome. Normally, I hit the gym six days a week, alternating strength training, running, stationary biking, Pilates, and kickboxing. She watched me lift and carry JJ, corrected my technique, and brainstormed ways to improve the setup in our house. I now had the training and knowledge to push myself, so I began increasing my weights and mixing up my strength training workouts.

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Persons: —, JJ, Kayla Lyman, Lyman, twinges Organizations: Service, Rett, Fitness