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fibromyalgia and exercising

vpsorrels
vpsorrels Posts: 35 Member
edited January 13 in Health and Weight Loss
What exercises are best for someone newly diagnosed with fibro?

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  • wolfelements
    wolfelements Posts: 117 Member
    I have fibro and I do best with walking and yoga.
  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 694 Member
    I find that if I don't exercise regularly I get really sore and tired. I've never had an exercise I couldn't do and have always just jumped in to the classes and did the best I could. I think strength training makes me feel best though.
  • CasandraW
    CasandraW Posts: 694 Member
    Sorry, to clarify I go to the gym 5 days a week right now and feel better than I have in years.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    My doctor had me start off with walking and then pilates. I just started weight lifting and I think it's helping also. You should ask your rheumatologist what the best plan for you is though. This afternoon I was reading on PubMed about what type of exercise is best for fibro and the consensus seemed to be that it's an individual thing based on preferences and limitations. Here's the link if you're interested.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22341565
  • Willowana
    Willowana Posts: 493 Member
    I'm newly diagnosed too. I bought a recumbent bike. Also use free weights to strengthen my back. So far so good. Meds are working well, and no flare ups from exercising.

    Edit: I tried walking, but it killed me. Everything hurt afterwards. With the recumbent bike, there's back support, and easier on the knees. Stretching and yoga are good too.
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