Request for Simple Stretching and Strength Building Exercise Suggestions

[alee_grrl]

As my Lyme treatment progresses I am slowly regaining a tolerance and ability for exercise and physical activity. Because of the exercise intolerance caused by Lyme and the treatment side effects I have lost a great deal of upper body strength and flexibility. I would like to very slowly start incorporating stretching and strength training exercises into my week. I know many of my friends here have had similar issues and may have some ideas or resources. I would like to maybe integrate some very basic yoga exercises into my weekly routine. But right now I need things to be very bite sized and simple.

If you know of some good bit sized videos or exercise explanations particularly aimed at those recovering from long term illness, please feel free to share in the comments.

Comments

[jelazakazone]

Are you familiar with Feldenkrais? I have a book you can borrow called Relaxercise which has very easy movements (the whole idea is that you move slowly and with small movements to gain more flexibility). Let me know if you are interested and I will figure out a way to get the book to you! <3

[alee_grrl]

I'm not familiar with Feldenkrais at all. The Relaxercise books sounds super useful. I would love to borrow it. Thank you! <3

[jelazakazone]

I have to talk with dh, but I might be out running errands tomorrow later afternoon/early evening. I could probably drop it by your house (even just leave it at the doorstep) if you want. Do I have your address from the most recent email?

[alee_grrl]

I sent you an email with my address. You don't have to worry about it if you can't get to it right now. It's just something I've been thinking about.