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Regular exercise provides benefits to your body, mind and
emotional wellbeing. It is especially important to get moving
again as soon as possible after surgery. If you enjoyed regular
exercising before your diagnosis you will probably be keen
to continue after surgery and during treatment. Check with
your doctor and ask his advice with regard to your exercise
regime. Be careful not to overexert yourself and to drink
sufficient water.
Here are some of the benefits of regular exercise:
- Induces feelings of relaxation and optimism
- Will restore strength in your muscles and bones
- Increases your energy
- May improve your immune system
- Will give you increased self worth
- Reduces stress
- Decreases feelings of negativity and helplessness
- Increases the amount of oxygen to your lungs
- Increases your metabolism.
Start slowly after having surgery. You may want to begin with
walking, increasing from a ten-minute walk to a reasonably
vigorous walk. Taking on a challenging physical activity may
help you come to terms with the changes in your body. Here
are some other activities you may want to try:
- Swimming
- Yoga and stretching
- Dancing
- Weight training
- Walking
- Gentle jogging
- Pilates
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