EXERCISE FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM

EXERCISE FOR HYPOTHYROIDISM

Well we all know that exercise is great for you, but experts point out to specific fitness regimes to relieve hypothyroidism symptoms, while improving cardiovascular health and muscle tone. The most important program is aerobic exercise. Participating in activities such as running, walking briskly, or playing sports like basketball will improve heart function and circulation and improve efficiency of energy use. These activities also improve mood, which helps battle depression and fatigue associated with hypothyroidism. Building muscle boosts your bodies resting metabolic rate, helping to control weight gain and fat deposits symptoms typically accompanying thyroid malfunction. Strength training activities promote anabolic growth and should be 3-5 days per week for maximum benefit. However, participating in lower impact activities such as yoga and Pilates is effective for toning muscles and light strengthening among those suffering from hypothyroidism, strenuous weight training or sports should be balanced with less stressful activities on an ongoing basis. From a treatment standpoint, acupuncture and meditation are noted to improve symptoms of thyroid problems.

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