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Posted 3/18/2011 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
I'm in desperate need of exercise ideas...I was diagnosed w/fibro 2 years ago, I'm almost 39, and I had a hystorectomy 12 years ago.  I've changed my HRT and have gained weight.  I do some yoga, however, I'm looking to push myself as much as possible and was hoping you all could help me.  Any suggestions are appreciated!!!!!!
Posted 3/18/2011 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I walk either around the block or on a tread mill. I also do low impact exercises. I find that the more I move, the better I feel. It also helps keep the mind in the right place :)
Posted 3/18/2011 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, SDavis, and welcome!  I'm so glad you found us and joined in.  Walking and swimming are very good for fibro...and so is yoga.  Maybe you would enjoy a water aerobics class, too.  Perhaps bike riding, too.  I don't do that because I have osteoporosis and really could hurt myself if I fell.

 

Be sure to check out Fibro 101.  There are links to good information about fibromyalgia and you will learn a lot there.  Also, don't hesitate to ask questions because we are here to help you.

 

I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.  Hope to hear more from you soon.

 

Sherrine

Posted 3/18/2011 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
I know a lot of us can't do this, but Dr. Oz was saying that one of the best cardio exercises you can do is just walk up and down the stairs for a few minutes a day. I can do it a few times on a good day, and it really gets my heart rate up.
Posted 3/18/2011 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
Swimming is the answer for me. I plan on trying some walking and yoga. But I have been getting to the pool almost every day. If I don't make it there for a period of 3 days or more - I can barely walk.  I take any of the swimming aerobic - gym classes I can and in addition today started going to a Fibro Swim Therapy class. Good luck!
Posted 3/18/2011 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Swimming sounds wonderful.
Posted 3/18/2011 8:22 PM (GMT 0)
I purchased a Tai Chi for Arthritis DVD and I love it! Yoga was too painful for me.
Posted 3/18/2011 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, Kim, and welcome!  I did want you to know I edited your post because you had a link in it that was selling a product.  That's not allowed on the forum. 

 

I have never tried yoga or Tai Chi.  I'm a swimmer and walker and those have helped me a lot.  If I don't exercise, I feel weaker and in more pain.  I also feel more fatigued. 

 

Oh, I forgot.  I do have a walking in place video that I would use during inclement weather that was good.  It's by Leslie Sansone.  She has a bunch of them out.  Some are easier than others so I guess it depends on your level of pain and strength. 

 

Sherrine

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