@ChiMum 

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ChiMum

Rejoining the gym

I stopped going to the gym last August when my legs went numb for a couple of weeks. At the moment my left side is weak. My hands and fingers are numb and my balance is terrible, but I found it hat now that I’m not as physically active, because as soon as I start to walk around I’m exhausted, I’ve noticed a few pounds creeping on. I think it’s time to rejoin the gym, but I’m a bit nervous. I guess if I just stick to the treadmill or the stationary bike to start with, then that should be safe enough. I have started trying to walk around more, but a few times I’ve got really tired and not been able to get home so I’ve had to call someone to pick me up and take me home, which is super embarrassing. MS is bad enough, without me hating how I look when I see a mirror. It’s getting me down and it’s stopping me from going out with me to say used to because I’m embarrassed about how I look. I’m going out today to the cinema with my daughter and Mum and I feel absolutely gross. From Tuesday my work has dwindled from full-time hours to about two hours a day and I’ll be doing per week what are used to do per day. I think it’s a good time for me to start getting into some kind of exercise routine. Because if I keep going on the way, I am, sitting in the house and come for eating because I feel miserable, I’m not going to put myself in a good position. I have two nice holidays next year and I don’t want to spend the whole time feeling like crap because of how I look. Any other gym bunnies here? Do you manage okay at the gym?
@mellowmedusa

Yes, gym is a good place for people with MS to exercise. It's cool - if heat intolerance is an issue for you - and there's lots of options. Treadmill and bike as you say, but also the elliptical and fixed weight machines. Bonus if you have a gym near by with a pool or some classes like spin where you can set your own speed.

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@Ropehoney1

Well done you im so petrified of falling i darent do anything! Hats off to you! I love true crime too and im in chesterfield near sheff x

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