Exercise AFTER a Stroke

http://www.everydayhealth.com/stroke/exercise-after-a-stroke.aspx

Yes. it's difficult trying to find the motivation to train however it's so important to begin training AFTER any major illness that may have left you disabled, even it is only minor. Strength training can be utilized to have many different exercises. With ''recovery'' you don't train as is normally expected. There are multiple risk's to be aware of, as well as the standard dangers through incorrect exercising, and the ''trained one's '' do get it wrong some of the times.

Remember if seeking advice from a professional; have they worked with your form of injury? Most will NOT have, though they may have had some reference in their training.

Exercise 'greases' the joints, keeps the muscles active and ensures tendon strength. Only slightly more than half (57 percent) of stroke survivors get regular exercise; from a survey of 11,862 men and women who had survived at least one stroke.

Why does Exercise Improve Stroke Recovery -

1. Being physically active will help with your stroke recovery, and help prevent a second one, because it

2, Controls cholesterol levels. Keeping your cholesterol level low is very important if you want to prevent another stroke. Exercise increases “good” cholesterol.

3. Fights high blood pressure. By keeping your blood vessels working well, you can fight high blood pressure.

4. Controls weight. Many stroke survivors need to lose weight to reduce their risk of another stroke. Even if you’re already at a healthy weight, exercise will help with weight management.

4. Fights depression. Depression is common after a stroke and can make it hard for you to find the motivation to do anything, let alone get moving. But did you know that being physically active fights stress and depression, which in turn reduces your additional heart disease and stroke risk?