Practice Self-Care Outdoors

Summer is right around the corner - the perfect time to practice self-care outdoors! Individuals with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis should engage in exercises that are safe and effective for their condition. Visit our website to find out the best types of exercise to include in your daily regimen.

1. Walking: Walking is a great low-impact activity that can help improve cardiovascular health and muscle strength.

2. Cycling: Cycling offers a low-impact cardio workout and can help improve overall fitness, leg strength, and balance.

3. Yoga: Yoga can help improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety. Yoga can strengthen your spine and stimulates the organs in the abdominal region. Certain poses can stimulate your kidneys and improve your immunity while relieving stress and fatigue.

4. Resistance training: Resistance training can help improve muscle strength and endurance, which can help with daily activities. Different forms of resistance training include using free weights, weight machines, resistance bands, and your own body weight. Physical and mental health benefits that can be achieved through resistance training include improved muscle strength and tone - to protect your joints from injury, improving your flexibility and balance, weight management - which is always a great benefit, greater stamina, and more.

5. Water aerobics: Water aerobics can provide a low-impact, full-body workout that can burn calories, improve cardiovascular health, and increase muscle strength. Water aerobics is the performance of aerobic exercise in water, such as in a swimming pool. It is done mostly vertically and without swimming, typically in waist-deep or deeper water.

It's important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have chronic kidney disease. A healthcare provider can help you develop a safe and effective exercise plan that will meet your unique needs and goals.