January 10, 2026

Black and white photo of a young Dr. Kushner, when he was a gymnast, pointing his feet toward the sky while using his hands to hold himself upright on two bars

What’s Your Exercise Identity?

As you can see in this picture, I was a gymnast in high school. Being a gymnast was a part of my identity and I loved it – until I fell off the high bar during our state competition. Over time, my exercise identity changed to become a runner and more recently, a ballroom dancer.

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Black and white photo of a young Dr. Kushner, when he was a gymnast, pointing his feet toward the sky while using his hands to hold himself upright on two bars

What’s Your Exercise Identity?

As you can see in this picture, I was a gymnast in high school. Being a gymnast was a part of my identity and I loved it – until I fell off the high bar during our state competition. Over time, my exercise identity changed to become a runner and more recently, a ballroom dancer.

Read More