It's no great secret that exercise plays an important role in battling muscle soreness and tender points caused by fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).
Many sources suggest exercising as often as three to four times a week for 30 minutes for optimal benefit. Your exercise program for fibromyalgia should include gentle stretches to warm up the muscles, fascia, and connective tissue, gradually building to work the major muscle groups and to get an aerobic workout.
The two best exercises that fit this criteria are swimming in a heated pool, and yoga.
The trick is to exercise at the highest ability you're capable of without causing a flare up. For most people with fibromyalgia, this is a difficult dance because it is often hard to differentiate when enough is enough.
My name is David Morgan, and I'm a yoga teacher. I've worked with a number of people with fibromyalgia, and yoga has been very helpful for them, not only to reduce muscle pain and tender points, but also to help them find their own "edge," that place where enough is enough. This is helpful not only when exercising, but also in life.
I've designed a yoga practice to restore balance in the body, mind, and spirit specifically for those with fibromyalgia syndrome. To find out when this yoga for fibromyalgia CD is ready, please sign up for the mailing list:
Unedited testimonials:
"Thanks, David, for a delightful and helpful two hours. I believe the concentration and breathing exercises are very helpful for folks like me."
-Pelea M.
"Appreciated all the info and spirit in which it was delivered. Perfect timing for me, as I am returning to water therapy and yoga."
-Dianne Q.
"The class was very informative, I really enjoyed the yoga session, and appreciate your knowledge and concern."
-JM
"The class was very relaxing. I was able to work at my own pace. I believe this is a great yoga class for those with fibromyalgia. Thank you so much for your time and consideration. Wonderful instructor!"
-Janiece and Kathy E.
"I appreciated the constant reminder to honor yourself and not to judge yourself."
-BJW
"Very relaxing and soothing! Yoga is new for me and so was interesting and relaxing. I enjoyed it very much and think it would be helpful to pursue. Many thanks."
-Sue F.