Gentle toning exercises

lilmisskitkat

Hi, i'm hoping someone can give me some hints and tips for toning exercises (mainly legs and stomach) that aren't strenuous.

I have Fibromyalgia and suffer with joint and muscle pain and struggle with 'conventional' exercise. I cannot run, jog, use machines and can only walk (slowly!) on flat ground

Problem is that i am limited with my mobility, then gain weight which puts more strain on my joints leading to more mobility problems.

Sorry if i've not explained too well

K xx

custardy

lilmisskitkat wrote: »

Hi, i'm hoping someone can give me some hints and tips for toning exercises (mainly legs and stomach) that aren't strenuous.

I have Fibromyalgia and suffer with joint and muscle pain and struggle with 'conventional' exercise. I cannot run, jog, use machines and can only walk (slowly!) on flat ground

Problem is that i am limited with my mobility, then gain weight which puts more strain on my joints leading to more mobility problems.

Sorry if i've not explained too well

K xx

no expert,but it sounds like you should be looking at mobility and bodyweight exercises

heartbreak_star

Hatha yoga would be a good start increasing joint flexibility will help with the pain.

Can you swim?

HBS x

tanith

Swimming would be excellent for you , its easy on the joints and just 30 mins gentle swim would excercise most muscles then you could build up from there.
If you can't swim , water walking is also an excellent way to get those muscles used to working again.. I see quite a few people in my pool who walk or do standing excercises in the pool, the water helps take the weight off the joints while you move them..

emchip1983

Hi ive found some great low impact exercises on you tube, theres one called beach body mom she is fab, there are all sorts to choose frm, such as sculpt,dancing and pilates inspired moves. there is also sparks people ,they have sit down routines you can do and there is also walking fit with lesile sansone ,ive walked 7miles this morning in my own front room . hope these help you x