Guest guest Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Frederick, Exercise, of some kinds, can be good for those of us with CMT. Certain kinds, non-competitive, and slowly paced (anywhere from an hour per day for some, to 10 minutes twice a week) Swimming and Aquatics is what I've been doing my whole life, also have done yoga, a bit of tai chi, mat pilates, biking, walking in sand, riding; took classes in aerobics and ski conditioning too. The 4 'keys' is to 1) find something that works for you 2) find something you like 3) pace yourself and do not overdo it 4) if you are unsure about starting exercise, talk with your doctor and get referrals to a physical therapist with whom you can work to develop a program designed for you and your CMT. Have stengthened muscles, had no nerve problems, and lost weight. I'm still in the pool 3-4 times a week. I also bike and garden. But that is just me. I am 57 with mild CMT 2. Please take a look through our Archived posts on exercise, also in our Files Folder under Exercise. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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