Re: Exercise & RLS (Weight-Bearing Exercises)

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

The exercise topic is a couple of days old, but I have been busy and not

had the chance to respond.

I too have, in the past, found that cardio exercises irritate my RLS. A

couple of years ago it was the worst, as I was training almost everyday for

a number of triathlons and biathlons I did that summer. What bothered me

the most was the running. On days that I did soley swimming, or bicycling

I did not notice as much of a bother. Interesting.

Within the last year I have altered my exercises quite a bit to include

mostly weight-bearing and resistance exercises. Not huge weights, just

hand-held and ankle weights. I follow a video series four mornings a week.

On the other days I ride my bicycle indoors on my trainer, swim, walk, or

crash on the couch. Anyway, I have noticed that these weight-bearing and

resistance exercises which I have been doing regularly do not seem to

irritate my RLS at all. And I have also trimmed down my waist a couple of

pant sizes, have more energy, and feel great. From what I have read, the

newer research is really showing the benefits of weight-bearing and

resistance exercise for weight management, building muscle, joint health,

etc., etc., as opposed to years ago where cardio exercises were the big

push.

So for those who find cardio exercises bothering their RLS, look into

weight-bearing and resistance exercises as part of you health regimen.

Hope this is helpful.

Corrie Bradley, 28, Waterloo, Ontario