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Exercise and Kidney Disease

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Link to article on Exercise from National Kidney Foundation

kidney.org/atoz/content/exe...

It also states is important to check with your Doctor before you start an exercise routine.

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The link bounces....

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orangecity41NKF Ambassador in reply toBassetmommer

I tried a different link. It does redirect you to National Kidney Foundation.

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Marvin8

Thanks, although that's a pretty superficial article. Doesn't even mention anything about strength training.

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orangecity41NKF Ambassador in reply toMarvin8

You are welcome. If you find an article on strength training for CKD, please post it.

Thanks for posting this excellent exercise link, Orangecity.

A few months ago, I started a daily walking regimen by increasing the time by 15 minutes each day.

That stopped recently but I can certainly attest to the fact that among the other good reasons the link lists for exercise, beginning the walks again in slow increments (from street mailbox and back to short end of block, then longer has is helping me not only regain strength and stamina but also has helped change for the better my recent unpleasant bathroom routine.

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orangecity41NKF Ambassador in reply toFlowerPreciousLover

Great being proactive for your overall health.

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horsie63 in reply toFlowerPreciousLover

I used to do ultramarathons, 50ks walking for the most part but an auto accident hurt my SI joint and it became hard, then Covid and until just recently I started walking again. I do 30 min MWF on my treadmill and on TTHS I use my rowing machine for about 5 min (that's all I can do right now) and then I do 15 min on the treadmill after. I take one day fully off. I did get my doc's approval before beginning. I had read that you recover better after a transplant if you are physically fit so no matter how tired I am I get on that treadmill.

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orangecity41NKF Ambassador in reply tohorsie63

I try to walk everyday and on days canno, use treadmill. Did participate in a 5K walk in February.

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Carillon

NO JOGGING or bouncing.

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Jfkh30 in reply toCarillon

Could you explain why no RUNNING ? Thanks !

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Thanks for finding an article which focuses on this important part of kidney health and posting it. 😊

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orangecity41NKF Ambassador in reply toBet117

You are welcome. I believe the appropriate exercise routine helps with my medical conditions.

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Bet117NKF Ambassador in reply toorangecity41

Absolutely!

Kidneys, circulation, glucose management and muscle conditioning.

( among other things!)

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Jayhawker

I purchased a recumbent elliptical machine about 5 years ago. At that time I was having lots of issues with low BP and sudden plummeting BP so I didn’t feel secure using a regular elliptical machine but wanted to continue doing something for exercise. Walking was also problematic at that point with my BP issues.

I got permission from my doctors and sought advice from a trainer who specializes in exercise programs for persons with chronic medical conditions including CKD. I started completing the 12 minute beginner level program on the machine. I now do a full 60 minutes a day in 12 minute increments: 2 beginner level, 2 level 1 and 1 level 2. My physicians have said not to over due the levels but definitely do a full 60 minutes a day if I feel up to it.

I also have been able to walk again now that my BP is no longer plummeting or running low. So I have gradually built that up to walking 2 miles a day. I’m not walking fast but go for distance.

I definitely feel better when I exercise. Plus it’s a great stress management strategy. In the summers I replace some of my elliptical machine work with bike riding.

But I’m definitely not doing anything for strength training. I need to make some changes in that area...

Jayhawker

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Wonderful the exercise has helped you and being proactive with Doctor approval. I too do not do strength training, but do some light hand weights with prescribed routine by Physical Therapist.

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