Benefits of Exercise with Chronic Illness

October 19th, 2008

I have read a lot about the importance of exercise while living with a chronic illness. The amount of exercise you can do depends on your mobility. It can be very hard to exercise when you are in pain. Yoga has helped a lot of people with chronic illness get the proper kind of exercise. It’s also considered a low impact exercise so it’s not so hard on those muscles and tendons. Move, Fitness and Dance for life offers classes in Arizona for kids and adults. They have different classes for your individual needs depending on your interests. They have a lot of fitness classes including dance, yoga, mommy and me, and many more. When I was a teenager I took ballet and jazz lessons. I always loved putting on my pink ballet shoes and black jazz shoes. It taught me to be flexible and a lot of great dance moves. I can remember doing dance recitals in front of family and friends. I can still remember some of my dance moves today. A Phoenix personal trainer specialist can help you set up an exercise program. Having someone work with you one on one helps you get started in your new form of exercise. If you’re not ready for exercise you can help your kids by helping them get off the coach and exercise. Too many kids don’t exercise enough.

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5 Responses to “Benefits of Exercise with Chronic Illness”

  1. Mel Avila Alarilla on October 19, 2008 10:41 pm

    Hi Chronic Chick,
    I agree with you that even those with chronic illnesses should find time to exercise. I have congenital scoliosis (a deformity in the lower back) and I have to exercise, otherwise I would find myself unable to walk or move. I do some stretching and walking exercises. They are also good for my diabetes. Thanks for the post. God bless you always my friend.

  2. laurie on October 20, 2008 4:30 am

    I really enjoyed the post about benefits of Exercise but I must admit as I get older I find it more difficult to face the pain I know I will have with each time I exercise. I have slacked off the past two weeks. I feel worse when I don’t exercise but when I do exercise I have a lot of pain. A lot. This post was a good reminder for me that I have to face the music, regardless. Thank you. Laurie Beggin, Lupus since 1986

  3. embracing health on October 20, 2008 10:00 am

    exercise have been proven to have many benefits, however the intensity and duration should depend on the health level of the person. I am sure your doctor have adviced you on this my friend
    Ester’s Health Blog, Brief Sentiments, Ester’s Embracing Health,

  4. Mandy Crest on October 20, 2008 3:11 pm

    Stop by MS Maze to pick up your award!

  5. Michelle on October 21, 2008 3:31 am

    hey sweetie,
    I haven’t been around at all lately. Been very sick. Im pullin myself up and out so to speak. The reason I came by, other than to catch up on your posts (btw, which i did, lol) is I was looking for an old post, and I found a comment from APRIL saying that you tagged me!! Oh crap, I don’t know how I missed that, but I want you to know that I appreciate it and thank you. I’m honored that you thought of me :)

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