Wear walking shoes. Walking or using an elliptical may help moderate fibromyalgia. Dr. Khandelwal believes cardiovascular activity enhances bone and muscular strength by oxygenating muscles.
With severe fibromyalgia, the pool may be your happy spot. "Water aerobics is gentler," adds Dr. Khandelwal. An October 2014 Cochrane study found that instructor-led aquatic exercise instruction may improve fitness.
Take some light dumbbells or a resistance band. A 2015 research in Arthritis Research & Therapy suggests a customized resistance-training plan to alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms. Lightweight weights are crucial.
Calm your symptoms with this slow-flow mind-body workout. "The guided, low-impact movement involved in tai chi allows for lots of stretching, which can help relax your tight muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Practicing mindful yoga may dramatically improve fibromyalgia symptoms, according to a January 2016 research in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy. Dr. Khandelwal recommends a mild class.
"People with fibromyalgia tend to have issues with connective tissue, so stretching can be helpful, says Natalie Rosenstein, DPT, RYT, a physical therapist with Rush University.