Strength Training with EDS/Joint Hypermobility? 9 Things You Need to Know

"I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and I get a lot of joint pain. I strength train [or want to]. Do you have any advice?"

This question is one of the most common things I'm asked. 

In my opinion, strength training is an incredible way to manage EDS and hypermobility. I've used it to reduce my pain, increase my quality of life, change my body shape, improve my health, and represent my country in a sport. So firstly, well done on picking one of the best forms of exercise for your body. 

But at the same time, strength training with hypermobility or EDS can be really tough. Very few people understand how to adapt training for this body type. If you want to get the most out of your training, you need to know your body, and if you have hypermobility there are actually some things you can do to maximise your results and feel stronger in your body. 

Here are 9 of the most important considerations that I have learnt over the past 15+ years of strength training with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. 

**DISCLAIMER: I'm not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I'm sharing my own personal experiences for entertainment purposes only.**