Exercise and af

[dolly26]

Hi I am currently trying to shift my lockdown weight but have found that exercise, stress and fatigue bring on AF. Is there anything exercise wise I could try without causing myself to go in to AF.

Many thanks for any help 😊

[BobD Volunteer]

basically exercise so long as you can do it and talk comfortably at the same time.

[Padayn01]

Does all exercise go into AF including walking?

[dolly26 in reply to Padayn01]

I can do a short gentle walk but nothing more or I start to feel unwell and know that AF could possibly be there the next day. It’s the same if I do to much housework 🤦🏻‍♀️.

[Padayn01 in reply to dolly26]

May i ask how long has this been going on for? if you do anything more than a gentle walk triggers AF?

[Buffafly]

I’m the same at the moment but I can recommend Tai Chi - won’t help with weight loss though.

[Izzle]

I do about 1/2 hours yoga most days. I include exercises for agility, slow breathing and balance. Nothing exotic, just good basic movements for most of the muscle groups and joints. When in AF I do not do those movements where my slightly over-size stomach is squeezed up into the heart area as I find it uncomfortable. However, you are unlikely to improve your weight loss.

Have you heard of 'exercise snacking'. Do some internet research and give it a try. The exercises only last a minute, then a minutes rest, then another exercise and so on. It can be done several times daily.

Michael Mosely from BBC fame noted that after a few months muscle mass improves. It may work for you.

[Ianc2]

Hi dolly, unfortunately you aren't burning much fuel . 1 mile equals about 100 calories. If you can't exercise you can't eat as much as you would like so you will have to look for a happy balance between what you can do and what you can eat.

Try and find a nice flat path and see if you can you get a daily mile in, about 10 minutes, out and 10 minutes back for a week or 2, then extend it slightly to 15 minutes out and 15 minutes back., and so on.

There is no rush . If you can maintain this activity and make changes to your diet you will probably feel better. There are no quick fixes, but determination to eat less and move more is the way to go?