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Fibromyalgia and Exercise - Page 3© Tamara Peters
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Mar 25, 2003
and intensity of your exercise, but do try to keep moving as much as possible. Inactivity
is as detrimental as over-doing it. The trick is to find a balance between the two. Strive
for 30 minutes of exercise, 3 times a week, and allow a day in between for your body to
recover and rest. Your level of fitness, pre-fibro, may not be an attainable or realistic
goal - instead, determine to prevent further decline, and maintain a comfortable level of
functioning.
I personally don't believe the type of exercise you choose is as important as simply doing
something rather than nothing at all. We've all heard the old adage 'move it or lose it',
which seems to be especially true for those of us with FM. I also believe that replacing
the word exercise with the words physical activity, if you hate the word
exercise as much as I do, may be just the ticket for tricking our brain into perceiving it as
something more enjoyable. If that doesn't work for you then try taking a stroll in the
park, walking your dog, playing with your children or grandchildren, gardening, or a
dozen other ways I can think of to get yourself moving. That being said - as individuals
we must choose what is right for us. Listen to your body, know your own needs, and do
not be persuaded by those who would press you to exceed your physical capabilities.
Focus on what you can do rather than what you cannot. And remember - always check
with your physician before starting any kind of exercise program. Some topics and sites to consider if you need further motivation.
Physical Wellness Fitness fmscommunity exercise
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Immunesupport.com's Tip of the Day on pacing and exercise can be found here. ...
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In response to message posted by Debra157:
Hi Debra, good to see you. :) Newcomers are always welcome here at Fibro Friends. I ...
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Hi Debbie. I am new to this and found out I had Fibo 8 months ago...symptoms have gotten worse and I still try to do the things I usually do, but gardening can be painful since I do the strenous stuf ...
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In response to message posted by energynow:
Jean, what a good way to put it. I was just telling my chiropractor that I do a lot ...
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In response to message posted by energynow:
Thanks Jean,
Sorry to hear you were unable to sleep. I sure hope you were able to get ...
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