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Exercise and Weight Loss while suffering with Fibromyalgia !!

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Bee70
Bee70

Hi All

Just putting a question out to all......

As a Fibromyalgia sufferer - What is the best form of exercise to stay healthy and to control one self from putting on excess weight as lack of exercise due to pains  ?

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  • becky000
    becky000 Bee70

    Posted

    I find the best form of exercise Is walking.  You can go gently if you're having a bad day or speed thins up when you have the energy.  It's also great to get some fresh air
    • Bee70
      Bee70 becky000

      Posted

      Hi Becky

      I walk to work everyday, but I experience alot of pain in my neck and shoulders area. I have a 30 min walk to and from work at a steady pace that is right for me. My kids say I walk fast but I don't seem to think so....

      I agree it's one of the best form of exercise but I seem to be gaining weight as I stop my wii fit exercise that I used to do. Gave it up about 8 months ago as it aggrevated my pains. The weight loss good at the time but I feel as I have to find an alternative.

      Thanks Becky for your response. biggrin

  • stacey14592
    stacey14592 Bee70

    Posted

    I love swimming or Aqua aerobics! Not too strenuous and you can keep cool while doing it too. I usually slowly swim lengths for about an hour and I've managed to lose some weight!

    Good luck

    • Bee70
      Bee70 stacey14592

      Posted

      Will give it a go......I'm not a keen swimmer but will definitely give it a go.

      Thanks Stacey14592 biggrin

    • stacey14592
      stacey14592 Bee70

      Posted

      Even being in the pool just kicking your legs or doing gentle exercise is a good start and can build confidence too! 😊
  • wendidly643
    wendidly643 Bee70

    Posted

    I have begun yoga for beginners   Its mainly stretching and bending but its low energy unless youre having a good day and can do more   Its the only time that I ever been thankful that my daughter bought a Wii Fit board   Good luck x 
    • Bee70
      Bee70 wendidly643

      Posted

      I did yoga for a year and found it ever so therapeutic. But had to give up as the pains were getting severe and found it uncomfortable. I do every now and then practice the breathing and certain moves when my body allows it.

      I suppose yoga and other light form of excercises are doable in small doses.

      Thanks biggrin

  • christine26761
    christine26761 Bee70

    Posted

    I do slow walking, when I can..otherwise a warm swimming pool, just by walking up and down it..your getting heaps of blood circulation plus the excercise it's great..:-) xx 
  • susan80418
    susan80418 Bee70

    Posted

    always stick to low impact i found tai chi great and you can do at home even on a bad day.Swimming,waking and static cycling are good on better days.

    stick to bite size exercise and increase when you feel ok afterwards most of the time . havent craked the weight one that well gardening seems to burn most

    • Bee70
      Bee70 susan80418

      Posted

      Yes, totally agree, walking is my daily exercise but it's painful in the neck area. Will start swimming soon. Need to get a new costume as not been for a while. 
    • christine26761
      christine26761 Bee70

      Posted

      Yes yes yes..I'm a bit of ia shopaholic...enjoy buying your new cozy...whenever I cant go out shopping, due to health issues...I just   go online..naughty me!!!  Whenever the post or a courier arrives..hubby says: now what have you bought..!! ..lol But like our limitations with Fibro..where there's a will there is razzcertainly a way..:-) xxx
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