REPs Magazine Fitness Matters Issue 1 | Seite 25

E xperiencing a stroke is a scary, devastating moment. With your brain temporarily starved of blood and oxygen, its effects are all too often long-lasting and debilitating. While there is no one cure, nor one set path for recovery, working with a fitness professional can certainly help with the rehabilitation process. Lee Cartwright survived a stroke five years ago and found rehab so rewarding he made a life-changing decision: become a fitness professional and work with fellow survivors. ‘This is my passion now,’ he said, ‘I will be trying to recover for the re st of my life but while doing that I can help others with their injuries, both physical and mental.’ @REPsUK FM 25