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I’m working in a diet and exercise plan, but many times my fatigue and pain can get in the way. One of the things they recommend to build muscle is to wear a weighted vest while walking. They do have different weight amounts and I would aim for a lighter one. Thoughts? I really want to keep working on getting stronger, but am I crazy to even consider this?
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Members thoughtfully discouraged the idea of using a weighted vest for walking with fibromyalgia, emphasizing that fatigue and pain require... Read more
I don’t think it’s crazy. But it is not where I would start.
What I’ve observed from some family, friends, and neighbors wearing them is a compounding of poor posture and gait issues. And maybe that’s why I didn’t see them stick to it long. I have not asked.
And for most people, they really need to be properly fitted. 😳
The most important take aways in my opinion is this is not a replacement for strength training.
And if energy expenditure is not a concern for you, then I don’t see anything wrong with it. You could always look into one where the weights can be added in slowly, as opposed to all sewn in. 🤷♀️
But since fatigue and pain are already impediments, maybe come back to this question once you’ve hit a stride.
But I’d definitely get my posture and any gait issues resolved first, vest or no vest.
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@A MyFibroTeam Member thanks so much for letting me know, I'm glad that resource is helpful. I wanted to share something I've learned just in case it helps others: PEM is the hallmark of ME/CFS. While other conditions can include debilitating fatigue, it's the experience of PEM that is unique as a diagnostic feature for ME/CFS.
I think that many people with fibromyalgia also have ME/CFS but have never been diagnosed with it.
@anneelliot
Your link is excellent.
Everyone should check it out.
I do get a lot of PEM. I’m so incredibly stubborn that I have a hard time knowing when to slow down. @A MyFibroTeam Member I had a PT show me the correct way to do squats and I do them slowly…butt out…lol. I’m happy to learn more about what others are doing to strengthen muscles. Slow and steady wins the race.
@A MyFibroTeam Member
I agree 💯! Yes, “Post Exercise Malaise” is the hallmark of Chronic Fatique Syndrome. And different than fatique. It’s not discussed enough, and poorly understood. Very true that everyone who has fibromyalgia ,has chronic fatigue syndrome too. And never diagnosed. Some have it worse than others. Thanks again for that valuable information.🦋
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