Fibromyalgia and Exercise
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» tamara_peters - Re: 'Low impact - not too low!'
In response to message posted by TheWiseOwl:Ha! Thanks Steve, I appreciate your comments and I agree. That's why I included the part about aerobic exercise. I think what I was trying to stress was that moderation is the key. Well, that and pacing of course; and that it is always preferable to do something rather than nothing at all. I suspect there are many who find traditional methods of exercising too difficult so these are just some of the available alternatives. Hey, as long as it's a gentle walk I'm game.
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» Debbie8758 - Good article...
I missed it when you first did it. I've been back on my walking which I've done consistently for 1 1/2 years now. Did a tai chi class recently, and although I like it, I found it difficult to remember the moves if it wasn't done the same each time which was frustrating. Every day is a new day for me!I stretch often, do some shoulder exercises and walk, work in pool during season, and for the heart pumping, well, I work in the garden. Gardening can be difficult, but I've found if I limit myself on the labor like shoveling and hoeing, I get by for the most part. Now I have done some foolish things which throws me in a spasm, but what is working so far this year is rotating. Skipping 2-3 days for the hard labor part and limiting it to less time. Okay, I'm sore as all get out, but I'm usually sore anyway and at least feel I have a reason. I don't recommend everyone follow this routine though!
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» tamara_peters - Re: Good article...
In response to message posted by Debbie8758:Hey Deb, thanks, it sure sounds like you've incorporated lots of physical activity (exercise) into your daily routine. Good going. Me too, I get by for the most part, but there's always that one thing that throws me for a loop. Sounds like you've found a system that works for you though. I plan on taking a closer look at pacing, but it will be in another month or so.
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» energynow - exercise article
In response to message posted by tamara_peters:Scanned it.Good article. Past 5 AM EST. Unable to sleep. Up since 12:30 AM. Tired. Going to try to sleep again.
Swimming is great for me. Been doing some gardening. Usually sore, but I find soreness is better than stiffness and pain.Walk some. Stretch some, altho' find it hard to stay on schedule.
Lose wt. when I'm on high protein, low carb diet.
Challenge staying with it.
Later,
Jean
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» tamara_peters - Re: exercise article
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 some sleep eventually. Swimming does seem to be the one exercise most of us can do safely with least discomfort. I'd have to agree about soreness being better than the stiffness and pain. Lesser of two evils.
Hi Teraisa,
Welcome to Fibro Friends!
I'm sorry to see your post disappeared. I hope you will come back and repost it.
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» Debbie8758 - Re: exercise article
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 of gardening. At least when I do gardening I have a reason for being sore. You are right, I just didn't think about it that way. There is a difference.
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» Debra157 - Re: Good article...
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 stuff like digging. I need to get back on my exercise program. I find that when I started weight training, OUCH! It was so painful. I am 46 and just walking does not seem to do it for me enough to lose pounds...I sometimes get depressed because I find I cannot do the things I used to without getting really tired....Some days, I just want to curl up and do nothing...I am usually a person always on the move at home doing home projects and gardening, but even that sometimes seems painful at times. Will it get better? Have you heard anything about weight training for fibro patients? Thanks for letting me vent. Debra.-- posted by Debra157
» tamara_peters - Re: Re: Good article...
In response to message posted by Debra157:Hi Debra, good to see you. Newcomers are always welcome here at Fibro Friends. I just recently started back on a weightloss/exercise program so I sure do know of what you speak. It is terribly hard isn't it? The weightloss is very, very slow. I'm also walking and just do however much I'm able on any given day. I think the key is, at least for me, to do something every day no matter how small it may seem.
Here's an article regarding fibro and weight training you might find helpful. An excellent article from Immunesupport.com can be found here.
I can't really say that it will get better, but what I can say is that generally our ability to cope with fibro does improve. It takes persistence and lots of patience.
Hope this helps, and hope to see you again soon.
Hugs,
Tamara
-- posted by tamara_peters
» tamara_peters - Pacing and Exercise
Immunesupport.com's Tip of the Day on pacing and exercise can be found here.-- posted by tamara_peters
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