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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: MooseMom on February 25, 2010, 10:21:21 AM
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Do any of you have a regular exercise regimen? What advice have your nephrologists given you about exercise and ESRD?
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MIne told me to keep moving and to do as much as I can and want.... I walk my dogs everyday for about 1.5 hours untill I get tired ...they never get tired...( siberian Huskies ) I also lift weights .. just 3 lbs and do a few sets with both arms every day.... I often get on my treadmill for 15 to 20 min before I sit down to do D.... and of course I do house work and gardening and all the fun stuff in life... I like hiking but thats not everyday....
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You do strength training? What is the max you are allowed to lift?
I like the idea of exercising before D. I need my daily walks (I try to do 3 miles a day, but this winter has been especially cold, and I don't do cold very well), and I'd want to walk before my session begins.
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well I do lift those 3 lb weights to strenghten my arm muscles..... I use to do 5 lbs all the time but I have become a weakling after my fistula surgery last year..... I was told by my surgeon to go ahead a lift what ever.... so when I am doing things like moving furiture or projects I dont worry ...... but I know I am not super women any more and cant lift that 75 lbs all the time..... I use to take my Honda kicker motor and take that from my pickup and place it on my boat..... I cant do that anymore....oh well I still have fun....
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Lifting even three lbs slowly and regularly is soooo much better than nothing, so good on ya.