Exercising despite fatigue syndrome

While chronic fatigue syndrome zaps your energy, regular exercise can help give you a boost.The American Council on Exercise offers this advice:Health Tips* Talk to your doctor about exercising safely.* Start your exercise programme slowly, and gradually increase the intensity, duration and frequency of exercise.* As you get stronger, incorporate

By our correspondents
June 02, 2015
While chronic fatigue syndrome zaps your energy, regular exercise can help give you a boost.
The American Council on Exercise offers this advice:
Health Tips
* Talk to your doctor about exercising safely.
* Start your exercise programme slowly, and gradually increase the intensity, duration and frequency of exercise.
* As you get stronger, incorporate flexibility, cardiovascular and resistance training exercises.
* Schedule a few minutes of rest after each short bout of exercise.
* Begin and end each workout with gentle stretching.