I am truly interested and want to loose weight but will have difficulty doing much exercise. I have painful joint and extensive fibromyalga and movement hurts. I do try to wak and the joint only alow a walk through wallmart and safeway and i amdone for the day. Aftre my arms and chest and leg joints are realy screaming  necesitating oxycodten but I keep going as can. Any suggestion for a better way to get that burn baby burn going.

Thanks a past Athelete.l

Hi dlackmond,

Thanks so much for posting your question again. 

It's great that you are committed to exercising in spite of your condition.  Before starting a new program you should consult with your doctor, especially to address your medical issues. 

Start out small with the exercising and gradually progress.  You can brake up your sessions into 5-10 minute intervals for now- one in the morning and one later in the day if that helps.  Your body will basically respond the same way it would to one longer session. 

In order to minimize joint pain and swelling, try aquatic exercises, which are probably the best form of exercise you could do in your current situation.  The water will support your body and offers resistance with minimal to no pressure on the joints and ligaments.  You may also try other similar exercises that are easy on the joints and promote flexibility like Yoga and pilates. You could do Yoga or Pilates tapes right at home. If you have access to a gym, you may want to consult with a trainer to guide you and get you started on a minimal strength training and stretching routine that is safe and effective for your condition. 

I would really like to hear about your progress, keep me posted.

Good Luck,

Paul

I have Systemic Lupus and have alot of joint pay and pain all over period.  I bought the Walk at Home DVD series off QVC.  I was skeptical but it can be high or low impact.  Its just whatever you can do.  It was like a 5 DVD set.  I am up to two miles and I never thought I could do it.  My attitude was I will do whatever I can and just stick to it everyday.  It really worked for me. 

Hi maw1974,

Thanks so much for the great advice and for the words of encouragement!  It is so awesome that we can all be a support system here at alli!  You are right in that by taking it one step (or day!) at a time, success is possible!

Stay positive and please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with!

Kelli

thanks people I use the hot tub a great deal and it helps , now that rock hunting season is nearing I will get more walking and bending in also . It just hurts, but must keep going , if i dont the next day is realy bad. Thanks again all.

Hi dlackmond,

You are very welcome.  I'm glad to hear you've found some relief and a method to help ease your pain. Keep up the great work, and let us know if you have additional questions.  We're happy to help.

Good Luck,

Paul