Lighter Exercise For Person With PCOS

Exercises for those with Polysystic Ovary Syndrome

So you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), and you feel like there is nothing you can do to get that weight down. Well despite the feelings like you will never reach the weight you want to, guess what – there is no diagnosable problem that is going to stop you from getting where you want to go. Nope! Exercise and nutrition somtimes isn’t easy when it comes down to it, and someone telling you, you can doesn’t help at all either.

To start accomplishing your goals, first we need to get into the right mindset of, “I am going to do this, AND I am going to do this for myself”. Without that mindset, you start off defeated. So take a minute, for yourself and start breathing.

Put yourself in the mindset that you need to have.

Now with the good mindset you need a game plan. Simple exercises may not seem to work and they may seem tedious. With consistency, you will get results.

Consider swimming

Swimming is a very beneficial way to help people with PCOS gain muscle and reduce stored body fat. Swimming works virtually every muscle in your body. Of course you don’t have to be a sprint swimmer, there are more simple exercises that can still have the same affect. Try using a kickboard, propelling yourself as fast or slow as you like.

Just the repeated consistent pattern will help dramatically over time. You can try doing 30 second intervals to help you not lose steam fast. An example of this with the kick board is:

To kick as fast as you can for 30 seconds
Rest for 30 seconds
Kick at a slow consistent pace for 30 seconds
Repeat the process

Remember this is a general guide that you can use to get started and modify to fit your body profile.

Cardio

Low intensity cardio is one of the best ways for people with PCOS to maintain a healthy weight. These exercises can be as simple as walking up and down your own stairs at home, or flutter kicking your legs while watching TV.

Even though you have PCOS, it doesn’t mean that you can’t look the way you want. Yes, things may be just a bit more difficult for you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get started to overcoming the challenge of PCOS. Just remember that everyone’s’ body is different and what may work for your best friend; may not work for you.

Yoga – Cat Pose – Marjariasana

This pose is also known as back stretching pose. During the practice of this movement, the body is stretched in quite a similar way as that of a cat. This is one reason it is given this name. This yoga position movement is useful in getting significant relief from menstrual cramps. It also acts to massage the female the reproductive system.

Sit in Vajrasana, stand on the knees.
Lean in the forward direction.
Place the hands flat on the floor with palms down and fingers facing towards the forward direction.
Keep the hands in a line with the knees.
Keep the arms and thighs perpendicular to the floor. This is the starting position.
Inhale a deep breath and raise the head along with putting stress on the spine in the downward direction, so that the back can turn into a concave shape.
Expand the abdomen as much as possible without forcing; fill the lungs with maximum air possible.
Hold breath for a minimum of 3 – 5 seconds.
Exhale and lower the head while stretching the spine in the upward direction.
Then contract the expanded abdomen and pull in the buttocks.
Remember to breathe
Leave the head between the arms facing the thighs
Hold the breath for 3 – 5 seconds, stressing the arch of the spine and the contraction of the abdomen.
Relax and practice again.

A minimum of 5 – 7 rounds should be performed when practicing this yoga (Cat Pose) generally.

Also remember that being consistent is key, you cannot expect realistic results in a few short weeks. You can help yourself, be consistent – get started – swim, light walking or similar movements.