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Posted 4/14/2011 12:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Everyone

Hope all ok.

Just wondered if any of you do any exercise when you feeling ok? Did you find it helped with some sypmtoms.

What exercise to avoid?

I am nowhere near overweight but want to tone up and just be healthier!

Kaylea

Posted 4/14/2011 12:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there

I run a few times a week. I find the feeling afterwards makes me feel good and this I think can only help with crohns. If Im not feeling up to a run or don't want to stray to far away from home I try and do an exercise video or just some exercises. The only real exercise I have a problem with are stomach crunches if Im bloated.

x  

Posted 4/14/2011 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
I have osteoarthritis and Fibro to go along with my Crohns. My Crohns is in remission, but because of my added illnesses excersing is alot harder for me. But I have been waiting for the weather to warm up because I want to start walking again. My hubby brought down the exercise bike, so I can ride it while watching tv. I have to stick to gentler exercises, but I have found in the past, that walking and the exercise bike are gentle excercises that I can do without hurting myself. They also have helped me to tone up nicely in the past. I couldn't run right now if you paid me, I need two knee replacements, but before my knees got bad I had never been able to run, as it stirs up my CD too much. So as mentioned I try to stay with gentle exercises. The most important thing is to be as active as your body can handle. Hugs!
Posted 4/14/2011 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
I am riding a bike and loving it. It seems the more I ride the better I feel. Somehow as I ride more, and I get stronger, it feels like this stregnth beats back the CD. I know this does not make sense, but I am riding lots and feeeling better and better

Dave

Posted 4/14/2011 6:54 PM (GMT 0)
I find listening to my iPod and going on long walks is great for me. Especially when it's nice and warm and/or mild out. Maybe it's all in my head but I feel it actually helps when it comes to the Crohns. :D
Posted 4/14/2011 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
I try to walk. I will walk the mall like the little old ladies or on a tread mill at the gym. I would love to walk outside, but it would be a little awkward to stop at some random strangers house to use the bathroom if the urge should come! In the summer I try to swim laps in our pool when the water is nice and warm but I have to admit I am a bit of a wimp and it has to be real warm.
Posted 4/14/2011 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
I try to walk. I also do some yoga on my wii fit. I'm trying to stick with easy exercises for the time being, and once it warms up even more then I'm sure we'll be outside even more. My 18 mo daughter likes to make sure I get out of the house.
Posted 4/15/2011 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
I do walking. I work at the mall, so whenever I have some down time or after work, I walk around the mall a few times. I also use 5lb arm weights lol

It's not much, but enough to make me not feel like a blob :)
Posted 4/15/2011 12:58 AM (GMT 0)
I did martial arts (TaeKwonDo) for 6 years from my late 20's to early 30's. I believe it helped me tremendously. The school I went to was focused on self defense and cardio workouts. Prior to that, I did a variety of casual sports with friends, like basketball, tennis, softball, etc. I found all of it helpful. Since leaving TaeKwonDo, I've found less time for more formal sports/working out, so I'm in a phase where I do lot more when we get outside with the kids in the Spring/Summer/Fall, and miss out on the exercising in the winter.
Posted 4/15/2011 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
I honestly think I would die if I stopped exercising!!!! I love it soooooo much because it has done wonders for me physically, mentally and emotionally!!

I do cardio and weights 5 days a week...I love it because it's my way of being in some control over my body, I cannot control my crohn's and IBS to the point of full remission and it was depressing me so about 9 yrs ago I started working out (at home with our own equiptment) and I LOVE it.

You can modify your workouts according to how bad your flares are, but it's always a good idea to do something rather than nothing at all...believe me, time passes by very quickly and the longer you wait to start exercising regularly, the harder it can be to start and stick with it...always change up your routine from time to time so you don't get bored and so your muscles don't get bored!!
Posted 4/15/2011 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
I swim and love it. It's just hard during winter when I can't swim. I have arthritis and fibromyalgia and don't have the energy for high impact stuff anymore. I occasionally ride my bike and take my dogs out for a run with me. I live in the south though and once it gets hot, it's miserable to do anything outdoors except swim.
Posted 4/15/2011 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Now that I am feeling better I have started back on the treadmill. Not pushing it, just 2.5 mph for 20 mins. I also started using free weights (5lb) to try to tone my arms which have collapsed over the past two years of being sick.
Posted 4/15/2011 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
I bike a lot and it really helps with my energy. I also mix in weight lifting, running, hiking, etc.
Posted 4/22/2011 3:53 AM (GMT 0)
I go to the gym 6 days a week.  I do zumba and toning classed and have lost 16 lbs.  I feel great after i work out and actually look forward to it.  There are def some days where I am so tired from have multiple bm's throughout the day but i just push myself to do it and get it done.  Yo u have to listen to your body.  Go at your own pace.  If you can great, just take it slow.  Lots of luck.  :-)
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