Archive for May, 2009
* Warm-up.
Gently rotate your joints from your toes all the way up your body. In a cicular movement, slowly move your joints clockwise and counterclockwise.
* Stretching.
This will improve blood circulation and will increase your flexibility over time.
* Stretch the calves.
To do this, face a wall, palms flat on the wall and move one foot forward, the other foot on the back. Make sure to keep your heels flat on the floor as well. Hold this position for 30 seconds and do the same on the other foot forward.
* Isometric chest press.
To do this press palms together as hard as you can in line with your chest. Do this for 5 repetitions, holding the postion for 5 seconds.
* Isometrics shoulder extension.
To do this, stand with your back against a wall and arms on the side. Straighten your elbows then push your arms back to the wall. Do this for 10 repetitions, holding the position for 5 seconds.
If your fibromyalgia becomes painful, a cold compress can help ease the pain.
Do exercise for 25 minutes at least twice a week can result in the improvement of fibromyalgia symptoms. Choose a simple and low-intesity exercise especially for those beginners. You can try swimming, walking, yoga, or biking. Once you get the hang of it, you can increase the intensity level of your exercise.