Gym....

[Mooking1983]

Morning people....

I think I've finally kicked this plurisy in the bum! Going back to work tomorrow on light duties and reduced hours next week.

I've also joined a gym. I'm waiting to November before I start as I want to get back into work before I add anything else.

Does any body have any advice on what excerse I should start with?

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador]

Hi I’m glad you’re dtarting to feel good again and that you’ve sorting things out at work!

Start slowly no matter what it is or how you’re feeling! You don’t know how you’re going to react til possibly the next day so it’s better a couple of ‘wasted’ sessions then to go full out and get issues meaning you have to break for a week.

Cardio is always good (running, cycling, cross trainer, swimming, aerobics etc), experiment with which you prefer but try to mix it up some days. If they have classes, yoga or pilates is great not just for core work but also for respiratory control cause it’s slow but demanding and most places will teach you how to breathe whilst doing the exercises.

If you’re decide to do weights make sure you work evenly throughout your body (ie quads and hams, biceps and triceps, abs and back, arms and legs 😉 etc). Most gyms have an intro class on how to use the equipment but if yours doesn’t and you don’t know how ask someone - if you don’t use things properly you’re more likely to get injured.

Most people like to do a mix of weights and cardio, however as previously stated start light and build up. Also don’t forget to take your ventolin 30mins before, plus take it round with you!

Hope that helps x

[Mooking1983 in reply to EmmaF91]

Thank you so much