Hypothyroidism & exercise

Does anyone who has Hypothyroidism/Hashi's go swimming? I used to be quite sporty before I was diagnosed but wondered if swimming would be a safe exercise to do? As it would seem like most exercise things that I used to enjoy now cause me a lot of pain and as I used to swim wondered if that would be ok to do? Or would I suffer hypothermia due to the cold water! Lol!

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Hi there,I have been very keen about swimming as a good exercise for hypothyroidism.

I attended a water aerobics class for over twenty years,which as I had gained a lot of weight was something I was able to do because the water supports you.

Yes,I would recommend it.....the only downside is the chlorine in the water,so showering is essential.

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Oh thats great! I might just have yo do that then, good excuse to go swimsuit shopping!

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Yes....go for it.A forty minute nonstop session to music was exhilarating and is something I must get back to myself.

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Oh am really excited now! Thank you so much! x

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One word of advice if you join a weekly exercise class...don't spend a fortune on the swimsuit ......they only last a limited time in chlorinated water!! Good excuse to build a small collection though 😄

[shaws Administrator]

I think you'd enjoy it. The sea might be cold but swimming baths are usually heated We can exercise to 'tolerance' so see how it goes with you. You might have to increase dose slightly if next day you feel a bit symptomatic due to the fact that if we exercise and not on an optimum it can reduce our T3 slightly. You can start for a certain time then gradually increase as you feel more energetic.

[Ratkinson]

I'm hypo and until other problems it was my main passion , I did a lot of open water swimming and a 7 km swim down a river in Devon last year . No problems with the cold , but I do have a little of my own extra insulation!

Enjoy

[foxglove]

I find swimming beneficial and relaxing .. Most swimming pools a lot warmer than used to be . still nasty coming out though. Go and build your swimsuit collection, Sports World do an impressive selection at reasonable prices. Good luck, have fun!!!

[Glynisrose]

Exercise uses up precious T3 and if you don't convert well it will make it worse.