How do you stay active with CVD?
If you are living with cardiovascular disease (CVD), it does not mean giving up on having an active lifestyle. You can still engage in regular physical activity. It just might look different than before your CVD diagnosis. Even small amounts of movement are beneficial for heart health.
How do you stay active?
I actually don't
I am sure you aren't alone! Are you looking to become active? If so, here's an article about how to get started. All the best, Kathy (Team member)
I am very aware that exercise is important but you know what? I don’t feel like doing it. And I suppose that is not good enough, but I can’t force myself to do something I don’t want to do. Back in the day when my kids were young and I was in my 30’s and 40’ and , I went to exercise class three times a week and I did not have MS at the time that I knew. I found out at age 57 that I had MS, and now I do I’m 77 years old I don’t feel like exercising and have not felt so many years.. It’s probably going to do me in in the long run, but at this point, I can’t force myself.
Exercise is a really hard good habit to start. (And in my case, keep up with). It is very difficult to force yourself to do something you don't like doing. Since you mentioned you have MS along with CVD, I found this article on our sister-community, Multiple Sclerosis.com by someone who is experiencing the same thing. All the best, Kathy (Team member)
I go to a warm water pool and do exercises. It is easy on my joints. I do a little swimming to get my heart rate up.
I walk daily but I also work at a sedentary job so when I am alone, I fast walk all over the office just to see how many steps I can get in while everyone is gone.
Thanks for joining in on this conversation! It's so hard to stay active when you have a sedentary job, but I'm glad you found something that works for you. I wish you all the best! -Olivia
