The Chronic Illness Recovery Podcast

Episode 169 - Stop Exercising Like This If You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The Chronic Illness Recovery Podcast

Show Notes

Stop exercising like this

If movement keeps making your symptoms worse… you’re not doing anything wrong.

You’re simply using an approach that doesn’t work for M.E/CFS, Long COVID, POTS, fibromyalgia, or post-viral fatigue.

So I’ve put together a clear video walking you through 9 things you need to know before doing any kind of movement — even gentle stretching or a short walk.

This will help you avoid post-exertion malaise, break the push–crash cycle, and rebuild your strength safely.

Here are 4 ways we can help.

1. Join our free community to meet others, be inspired, and get more recovery info - https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfshealthrecoveryhub

2. Watch the newly released past members "Guest Panel" Workshop where they share their top 5 recovery secrets - https://www.cfshealth.com/guestpanelreplay

3. Get our free most popular recovery trainings: - Find your baseline - Stop pushing and crashing - https://www.cfshealth.com/baseline - The 3 stages of recovery and what to do in each one - https://www.cfshealth.com/the3stages - The "9 do's and don’ts" PDF - to decrease symptoms and improve energy - https://www.Cfshealth.com/pdf

4. Want to help professionally with a step-by-step recovery plan specific to you? Fill out the application form and the team will send you the details - https://www.cfshealth.com/form

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