Exercise Tips for Those with Lupus

Start out slow and with medical permission. Try not to exercise too fast or unsupervised. These tips for using exercise to control lupus include:

• Take it slow and don’t start with aggressive exercise programs. You will burn out quickly and actually cause damage to the body. Exercise can prove to be a management tool for lupus so start out with exercise that feels comfortable, and gradually increase the level of intensity. Many benefits can happen by exercising regularly at a lower rate. If one exercises occasionally at a high level of intensity, then they will do more harm than good. Rest between sessions. Prevent burning out or giving up on exercise entirely.