Arthritis | Back Problems | Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes | Fibromyalgia | Menopause | Osteoporosis

Arthritis Exercise:
Should people with Arthritis exercise? Yes! Studies have shown that exercise helps people with Arthritis in many ways. Exercise reduces joint pain and stiffness, increases flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. It also helps with weight loss and contributes to a positive sense of well being.

The three types of exercise that are best for people with arthritis are Range of Motion Exercise (flexibility training) Strength Training and Aerobic Endurance exercises. Remember to always do some light warm up movements before starting to exercise. Start strengthening exercises with light weights (1-2 pounds) and progress slowly. Add aerobic exercise to your program and always cease off if joints become too painful. Choose the exercise program you most enjoy and make it a habit.

Back Problems Exercise:
Low back pain may be prevalent for a variety of reasons but it is often a result of strength and flexibility imbalances between the muscles of the lower back, mid back and abdominals. Exercise can help decrease back pain by promoting weight loss, increasing strength in weaker muscles and increasing flexibility in muscles that may have a poor range of motion.

Cardiovascular Disease Exercise:
Once being approved by your doctor exercise can be beneficial to women coping with a cholesterol lowering diet help prevent the progression or reduce the severity of coronary Atherosclerosis (the underlying cause of Cardiovascular Disease). overwhelming evidence from Epidemiologic studies show physically active lifestyle reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. Inactivity was associated with a 60% increase risk of the health complications of Heart Disease. Aerobic exercise reduces cholesterol levels and strengthens the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Diabetes Exercise:
Sensible eating and exercise are crucial to minimizing the complications of diabetes. In fact regular exercise is a beneficial part of the management of both Type I and Type II Diabetes. It increases cellular insulin sensitivity, which can help you reduce you dose of insulin or oral medication. It decreases risk of cardiovascular disease, by far the leading killer people with diabetes. It burns calories which helps with weight control.
So while people with diabetes should exercise regularly, they must exercise prudently. Everyone with diabetes responds differently to exercise. Its important to test you blood glucose frequently, so you get a feel for how you respond personally. Remember if you have any questions or concerns, ask your healthcare professional.

Fibromyalgia Exercise:
Light aerobic exercise helps energy levels for Fibromyalgia Patients.

Menopause Exercise:
Exercise has a positive effect on the side effects of menopause. It reduces weight gain, stress and depression while increasing the sense of well being and positive body image. Beware of changes in body temperature and exercising in a warm or humid atmosphere which may aggravate increases in core temperature. It is best to exercise in a controlled environment such as a workout facility. Progress slowly if haven't been active in the past and incorporate aerobic, strength and flexibility in you program. Always consult you doctor before beginning and exercise program or while taking medication.

Osteoporosis Exercise:
Research now shows that aerobic exercise and strength training increases bone density and may help prevent osteoporosis and/or the progression of the disease. A 14 month study conducted by Dr. James Blumenthal (Ph.D..) Showed a bone density increase of as much as 19% in adults that began a a regular and weight bearing and strength training program. Weight bearing exercise is classified as exercise where you must bear your own body weight such as treadmill walking, jogging, stair climbing or group fitness classes.

Please Note: The staff at Just Ladies Fitness understands that exercising with a chronic medical condition is difficult. Please do not hesitate to call or visit us with any concerns you may have before beginning a new exercise program especially if you suffer from a chronic medical condition. And always consult your physician first before you begin.

Exercise and Medical Conditions:

Do you suffer from a chronic medical condition?

Or have you wanted to start an exercise program but are unsure about getting started?

The experts at Just Ladies Fitness look at some common chronic medical conditions and the benefits of exercise in relation to them: