Will I Get Unfit if I Stop Doing Cardio During Eating Disorder Recovery?

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

Recover To Flourish | Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Will I Get Unfit if I Stop Doing Cardio During Eating Disorder Recovery?
Apr 30, 2025 Season 3 Episode 17
Ciandra Birnbaum

In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, I’m addressing a question that I hear a lot: Will I get unfit if I stop doing cardio during eating disorder recovery? I totally get why this might be a worry, especially if you’ve been using exercise as a way to control your body or manage your food intake. But here’s the thing – recovery is about healing your body, mind, and relationship with movement. In this episode, I’ll talk about why it’s important to take a step back from cardio in recovery and how you can focus on restoring balance and health without the pressure of intense exercise.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Why stopping cardio can actually be a positive thing for your recovery.
  • The impact of excessive cardio on your body and mental health during recovery.
  • How to shift your mindset from “fitness” to “health” in a more balanced way.
  • What to do instead of cardio to stay connected to your body and move for joy.
  • How to release the fear of “losing fitness” and focus on true healing.

It’s normal to have worries about getting “unfit,” but I’ll help you understand how recovery is about so much more than fitness. Let’s talk about how you can embrace a healthier relationship with movement and let go of those cardio-driven fears.

Let me know your thoughts!


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