Guest guest Posted May 9, 2002 Report Share Posted May 9, 2002 Dear Belinda: What's too much is exhaustion, injury, or significant pain. I suppose it's highly variable. But I know that doing nothing is bad news, as Bill has apparently been saying right along. Two wks bedrest reduce muscle mass an astonishing amount--I don't recall exactly but it might be as much as 50 percent. I also don't know if exercise in the context of muscle wasting has been studied, but studies on parkinson's patients show definite, sustained functional improvement with exercise (though no alteration in fundamental progression). As long as you're hydrated & don't overheat or injure yourself (ie use good sense) I can't see any harm. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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