red_whiteout t1_ja89y1x wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:13 PM

I have chronic pain with a host of autoimmune symptoms, hypermobility, fatigue, systemic inflammation, and I have found that regular strength training and light cardio keep my pain at bay. If I’m not moving at least a couple times per week, my pain gets worse and I lose energy. Exercise only worsens my fatigue if I over-do it.

But because I’m prone to injury I always prioritize rest. I skip gym days even when I am motivated to go if I feel that I need an extra day to recover from an intense workout.

Ofc we are all different, but I believe that if you listen to your body’s cues and recognize the types and causes of pain, injury vs. soreness, etc., you can safely be active.

Marvellover13 OP t1_ja8as5f wrote on February 27, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Thanks, I would have loved it if there was a YouTube channel or something about it. I remember I used to do around 60 pushups in one go but after having this and around a month of no physical activity at all I couldn't do even 10 I really felt like my arms were going to break, was quite a shock. People here suggested light cardio which I can do but I do want to work on strength too, I'm way too weak, any idea how to build up strength from point 0?