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Thanks to Yahoo for this great information!From an article found on MSN.com. "7 Ways to Combat Health Problems with Exercise"
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Pain? Slow and Steady
Motivating yourself to exercise can be difficult when you're in chronic pain. And, unlike arthritis, symptoms of fibromyalgia can vary from day to day and pain may affect different muscles as well. " What works for one person with fibromyalgia may not work for another," says Geier. Be sure to warm up thoroughly, start easy and use long rest periods. "If you overdo, it can take a long time to recover," says Geier. Start with as few as 3 to 5 minutes and work your way up to 20 minutes or longer by adding 1 to 2 minutes at a time.
Try various activities such as walking, swimming (look for facilities with heated pools) and biking. Recumbent bikes offer more back support and may be preferable to uprights. Start slowly, progress gradually and be consistent.
Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,
Sharron C. Grzybowski
From an article found on MSN.com. "7 Ways to Combat Health Problems with Exercise"
Back Pain? Work the Core
Poor posture and weak core, back or abdominal muscles can add up to back pain. "You need to develop the strength and ability to stabilize your spine and keep it in proper alignment while doing activities," says Nutting. "Practice good posture and learn how to properly engage your core muscles." The best core strengthener: the plank. Lie on your stomach on an exercise mat with your elbows close to your sides and directly under your shoulders, palms down. Contract your core and abdominal muscles. Slowly lift your entire torso off the floor or mat, maintaining a stiff torso and legs. Avoid any arching or sagging of your low back or hiking (upwards) in your hips. Holding this position for a 20 seconds or longer. Add this to your exercise routine 2 to 3 times a week, working up to 60 seconds. Raise one leg off the ground for a greater challenge.
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From an article found on MSN.com. "7 Ways to Combat Health Problems with Exercise"
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Menopausal? Combine Weights and Cardio
Keep active by lifting weights and performing cardiovascular exercise and you'll be less likely to gain weight after menopause. Hormonal changes and a drop in muscle mass during menopause can make it harder to lose weight, which often accumulates around the abdominal area. (What are the symptoms of menopause?) "Weight lifting increases muscle mass and keeps your metabolism stoked," says Geier. "Resistance exercise 2 to 3 times a week also helps keep bones strong and reduces your risk of osteoporosis after menopause." Add regular walking, swimming, biking or other cardiovascular activity 30 minutes, 5 days a week or perform 3, 10-minute mini exercise bouts to reap the same health benefits, as recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine.
Yours in Health, Wellness, and Beauty,
