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too hot to exercise today (37C=98F)!

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This recent review says regular aerobic exercise is a no-brainer

mayoclinicproceedings.org/a...

Has anyone got a link to a good practical video that covers the whole range of exercise a PWP could consider? I go cycling and work out on a rowing machine and lift light weights and go for long walks (thnx John Pepper). I read a comment elsewhere that novelty is important to challenge the brain so I guess those here that do boxing are on the right track.

But today I am perspiring sitting here typing ...

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Farooqji

having fast walk in hot weather (40 - 45 degree C) is common for us here

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Kevin51 in reply toFarooqji

phew!

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M_rosew

Various things on YouTube, search for "Out-Thinking Parkinsons" and "PD Warrior". Others will appear.

Also <pdwarrior.com> have just brought out an excercise App for for pwp. Nice to work with.

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MBAnderson

You might try Sarah King's website. She's a physical therapist for PWP and has a lot of videos on exercises for us.

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Kevin51 in reply toMBAnderson

I looked her up a while ago but it looks much more useful now so I will take this one forward. Thanks!

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BUZZ1397

A slightly off topic personal observation. I get Fatigued every summer during the blazing hot days in Texas heat outside or inside with air-conditioning without air-conditioning doesn’t matter .It sounds crazy I know it does but even when I’m sitting in my apartment on the sofa in the air-conditioners cooling me at 70°F I feel fatigue all day until the sun is been down a couple hours and then I start feeling better. Therefore I do my exercising several hours after dark as fallen .

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KERRINGTON in reply toBUZZ1397

I've read that fatigue, dizziness,lightheadedness, etc in reaction to heat, intense sunlight, and hot showers is real and has something to do with changes in blood pressure. I have the same issue.

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BUZZ1397 in reply toKERRINGTON

Interesting that I am not the only one. I’m not happy about it but it is good to know I am not alone.

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Dstewart

Have you looked at the divine arts website sounds promising

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Kevin51 in reply toDstewart

interesting, thanks!

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