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Question asked by Nannette Dukes Welker 2081 days ago

Is anyone dealing with fibromyalgia symptoms and has found that exercise has benefitted them?

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Answered by Apryl Orr 2080 days ago
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I have a client and a couple of gf's who suffer from this. They found that swimming, aquatics, and just walking/cycling was the best type of work out.
It's difficult for people who want to lose weight and have fibromyalgia because of the pain of even using their own body weight or (light weights, constanting moving, cardio work outs). My client also has diabetes type II so it causes swelling on his legs when he is standing for moderate to long periods of time. I have transitioned him over to training in the water due to this.
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Answered by Karin Singleton 2080 days ago
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Hi Nannette,

I have clients with it and know a good number of people with that condition. The one consistent thing I found is that there is no consistency. What works for one person may be wrong for the other. Often a gentle approach with light weights, water and stretching is great, and then you meet somebody who will tell you that only the hard foam roller will do it for them.

I have also noticed that FM is often in the company of anxieties and depression. FM can easily run a person's life. It is a very multi-faceted condition where one size does not fit all.

The one thing, though, that seems to apply to all is the need to exercise. It is important to encourage clients to listen to their bodies. They may be able to do more one day than another. It requires a great deal of flexibility on the part of the trainer but also understanding and patience.

Good luck.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
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Answered by Joanne Duncan-Carnesciali 2074 days ago
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Hi,

You might want to get your hands on a copy of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities.

This will prove to be very helpful to you.

Hope this gives you some direction.
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Answered by Susan Dalonzo 2066 days ago
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I have had several clients and bootcampers with Fibromyalgia and they have all responded very well to exercise. This is a general statement I know, but so far I have seen only positive results.
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