What exercise routines do you enjoy with MG?
Share how you stay active! Do you exercise in the morning or in the evening? How do you know how much exercise is too much? This forum post is an open place to share about your experience with exercise.
I like to do walking daily alongside I also perform Yoga. Since it develops flexibility, and balance, and can be really beneficial for individuals with MG.
I am lately indulged in Mallakhamb training. It is an ancient Indian sport that involves performing various yoga postures on a vertical wooden pole or rope. It improves strength, flexibility, and balance, and since it can be performed at your own pace, you can adjust it to your comfort level. It also strengthens muscles. Initially it was challenging but now I'm liking it.
thanks so much for sharing your routine with us! So glad you find it helpful. How are you feeling this week? Wishing you well. Kindly, Jessica, Team Member
I live in a sub- tropical part of Australia, so throughout the year I swim or water jog three days per week. I also do aqua core body exercises twice a week. Some days it's hard to manage to workout for my goal times but I keep a routine of at least getting in the pool & a determination to do what I can
That's fantastic!
Jodi, Team Member
Walking is a go to for me even when I'm very bad. I did have a few months I couldn't. I also like Essentrics and YAYOG (You are your own gym) workouts on DVD. Essentrics really helps with muscle pain and cramps and clearing lymph.
I’m new to MG and started Mestinon about 3 weeks ago. It made a huge difference but I still want more! I want to be able to do the exercises and activities that I could do before, but I’m afraid that will never happen. At this point, it’s still exciting to be able to buy groceries for myself instead of having to use Instacart. So I count grocery shopping as “exercise” and make sure my step counter is capturing those precious steps.
A year ago my routine was to get up early, walk 1.5-2 miles with my greyhound, do 30-45 minutes on my elliptical, shower, breakfast and be at my computer by 8am. Those days are long gone now.
Since starting Mestinon, I’ve been able to work up to a short walk when the med is at peak levels. But I tried doing that same walk at noon in the heat and sun the other day and barely made it back home. I was very disheartened by that.
I used to be a long-distance swimmer and would like to try swimming and see how I do with it, but I don’t have easy access to a pool.
How are you doing now?? Yes, that heat and sun is a killer of activity for us. Are you on any treatment for MG. Other than taking Mestinon for the symptoms? Here is some great information for MG, check out the newly diagnosed. Best Wishes... ❄️Sally Farrier...Myasthenia-Gravis.com (team member). https://myasthenia.org/
