Exercise and fatigue
Exercise can improve your energy level and help prevent fatigue. Gentle exercises such as walking, using a stationary bicycle, and swimming are a good way to start an exercise routine.
- Start slowly. If you have not exercised for a while, you will not be able to complete a vigorous program (even if you want to!). Start by doing just 10 to 15 minutes of exercise each day and increase this time by 1 minute per session every 3 to 4 days until you can exercise for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.
- Try to exercise 3 to 4 times per week.
- Try not to overdo it. If you have not exercised for some time, you can easily become fatigued, which will defeat the purpose of exercising.
Check with your health professional before beginning any new exercise program.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: February 27, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology | |
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