Exercise for Fibromyalgia Pain

Physical activity is not always easy when you have fibromyalgia. You can’t do much on the days you’re fighting fibro fatigue. It is easy to be tempted to overdue it on the days you are feeling pretty good. To deal with fibromyalgia, exercise is important, even if it’s just a in small portions, because staying in a complete standstill is only likely to make your fibro symptoms worse.

Fibromyalgia Water Exercises

Numerous studies report that water exercises, especially when done in warm water, help  to reduce fibromyalgia pain and stiffness. Water Exercises are also reported to help  fatigue and depression in many people with fibromyalgia.  Here are a few water exercise options you might be interested in: music-based aqua aerobics, underwater walking or jogging, strength training, stretching, and water-based relaxation therapies like yoga, tai chi, and Watsu.

Cardio-based aerobic exercises

Cardio-based aerobic exercise can be an effective way to ease fibromyalgia symptoms, including pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression.

If you prefer not workout alone, there are a variety of low-impact classes available. Dance-based aerobics classes, step classes, spin classes, kickboxing classes, and more.

Prefer solo workouts? Try walking on a treadmill, elliptical training or biking. Whatever exercise you try, make sure to consult with your doctor first, and stick with low-impact aerobics done at light to moderate intensity. Stay away from aggressive workouts; you can exacerbate your fibro symptoms that way.

Walking for Fibromyalgia

Walking is one of the easiest things you can do for Fibromyalgia Fitness.  Mild to moderately intense walking may lower fibromyalgia pain and fatigue just as well as  any of the other forms of aerobic exercise above do.

Gradually Build up your walks. How far and ofent you should walk will depend on your age, your fitness and activity levels, the severity of your fibro symptoms, and whether the activity worsens or improves your fibro pain and fatigue.

Remember to try mini walks here and there rather than always just one long walk.