Dialysis gets you on the road to feeling better. It may take a little while, but your energy levels should eventually return to what you consider normal. You can get back to doing the activities you enjoy as long as you don’t find them too strenuous. Have questions about how hard to push yourself? You should always check with your doctor first.
Simple steps to get started
Choose an activity that you’ll enjoy. This is absolutely the number one thing to consider. You’re much more likely to keep doing something you love.
Start slowly and sensibly. You don’t have to run a marathon on your first day. Just dedicate 10-15 minutes to something as simple as walking around your neighborhood or actively cleaning your house – and build from there.
Exercise with a friend. You can motivate each other – the buddy system really works.
Use a smartphone or pedometer. Consider wearing a pedometer or downloading an app to track your exercise progress and provide encouragement to keep you going.
Set goals and reward yourself for reaching them!
Benefits of exercise
From stretching while watching TV to more aerobic activities like swimming, physical exercise offers these benefits:
- Enhances your mood
- Helps your body become stronger
- Increases flexibility
- Relieves stress
