How Olympian Aly Raisman learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Aly Raisman, a former Olympic gymnast, has recently started advocating for her own health and wellbeing. She shared her struggles with burnout, exhaustion, and overtraining during her elite gymnastics career, where she often trained for up to six and a half to seven hours a day, six days a week. Raisman, who has since recovered from sexual abuse by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor, now encourages others to prioritize taking care of their bodies and speaking up for their needs.
She uses a mantra to remind herself not to feel guilty about resting, saying "If you do not pick a day to rest, your body will pick it for you." Raisman also highlights the importance of finding a strong support system and advocates for those who have experienced sexual abuse, reminding them that they are not alone and that it is not their fault.
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