Exercise Tips For Fibromyalgia Sufferers

Aviva SinayIf you are one of the millions now suffering from fibromyalgia, a carefully constructed exercise regime could prove very beneficial. However, it is key to implement your exercise time carefully and with a plan in mind. Today we share  some exercise tips for those suffering from fibromyalgia. I believe if done correctly these will help many to feel better and get your active lifestyle back again. Of course everyone is different, and you need to consult with your doctor before starting any new program.

Why Exercise at all?

If you suffer from fibromyalgia, chances are the last thing you feel like doing is exercising. So, then, why do it?

Exercise often lessens your pain over time and helps to prevent weakness of your muscles. Endurance types of exercising, like walking and cycling, will help to give you additional energy and intern cause you to grow stronger overall. As long as you take your time and do it smart, exercise can turn into one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia.

 

3 Exercise Tips For Fibromyalgia Sufferers

 

1. Pace Yourself and Start Slow

Fibromyalgia sufferer’s already know that you are not usually full of energy and that your body is usually pretty stagnant. Since fibro is already a hard on your overall physical fitness, make sure to start slowly. With that in mind, one of the best exercise tips or fibromyalgia suffers is to start with low amounts & intensities with your workouts and then work your way up to higher intesities and longer sessions.

Some Helpful exercises for fibro include low impact exercises, walking, and Water exercise classes. Water Aerobics is one of the fastest growing effective exercises for fibro sufferers.

 

2. Always Stretch

It doesn’t matter which exercise you choose for fibromyalgia, you still need to always stretch. The purpose of stretching is to help keep you safer from injuries. Stretching really can count as  its own type of exercise and can help to improve blood flow. There are many sources out there that recommend stretching after you exercise instead of before hand. I will do some more research on this and update this article on my findings. For now, I will let you make your own opinion on stretching beforehand or after you exercise. Just do it!

 

3. Expect Some Soreness

You should expect some soreness, it’s just part of the process. Always Listen to your body and don’t overdo things, but whenever you start any new fitness program, some soreness is going to happen. Over time as you continue to workout and become stronger, the soreness will usually start to subside. On the flip side of things, if your pain gets worse or is intense, then it is time to cut back.

Always talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program to make sure your fibromyalgia or other conditions will not cause complications.

With the help of these exercise tips for fibromyalgia sufferers, I hope they will start to aid in your own treatment. Exercising should help you feel stronger and increase your stamina. Before you know it, if you plan it right, you will be exercising more and feeling your pain less. In the end, isn’t that the main goal?

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