Guest guest Posted January 17, 2002 Report Share Posted January 17, 2002 , years ago when I was diagnosed the ortho (who also did my surgery) told me 2 important exercises: 1) swimming and 2) walking in sand. I loved the beach anyway so it was good news. Later a neuro suggested I add bike riding, and I still love that too, but not stationary biking, out doors. I can do a bit of yoga and stretching inside and garden work now too. Love it all. And when I even do a little, feel even better. Perhaps the exercise issue differs person to person since CMT is so diverse in symptoms. I will say that whatever I do I do in the morming, as my body AND mind are together in their best form. Sure, don't overdo. Like when I swim I do about 20 laps in 2 or 3 sets. With 5-10 minutes rest in between. Biking I do leisurely in my neighborhood, laps around town too. About 20 minutes worth 2-3 times a week, more when weather is warm. Yoga moves I like to do outside on my patio, but my dogs get involved, so put them in the house. This is best for me right now with my back injury. I have other exercises to do for my back learned in PT. Only you know your body and what is enough. I don't push, if I feel the slightest ache, I stop, and cut back for awhile. Remember, CMT muscles have to work twice as hard to do half the work. ~ Gretchen cindy kruser wrote: > because my neurologist told me it > was good for me, but not to overdo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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