Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

Due to other conditions, I do very low exercise. I have not heard of any special exercise for MCS.

3/30/17 by KilkennyGirl 1000

You should exercise when you can at levels you can handle. Whether during a time when you are affected or not affected. The important thing is to listen to your body. Be forgiving to yourself if you can't do what you want but don't let yourself do nothing.

10/24/17 by Paul 3000

Start where you are, with what you can do, no matter how small. Work your way up. Guard your health, don't over do it.

10/27/17 by JLMcK 5550

Exercise may be difficult, but I believe it is important for those with MCS to try to get regular moderate exercise to avoid getting weaker and to stimulate their immune system.

10/28/17 by Katya 1042

It DOES help a lot. Can't do without it. I hear sweating and making circulation better are good to detox but I'm not sure if that's how it works or it's that exercise gives your body some kind of fighting hormone or something. How intense? I ride bike pedaling hard several minutes till I sweat, then cruise about 30 minutes. But I heard the harder the better, too. Not sure about it.

4/12/18 by needinfo&help 1500

Go for a walk in a place with fresher air if you can. otherwise don't exert yourself if being affected.

7/7/18 by vicci gates 700

When affected it is best to run away from the exposure. When in a safe area deep breathing is helpful. Normal everyday activity should include moderate exercise away from any exposures.

1/6/19 by Cindi 3050

If you have MCS, every time you are exposed to air born man made chemicals your body starts fighting. When your body is fighting anything weather it be a cold or MCS it is important to help it along. The healthier your body is the better it can fight off the effects of exposure. Eating properly and exercising can help your body recover faster. But you need to be careful. Don't push yourself to much and lose sleep over it. Also be sure to exercise is a safe environment where you will not come into contact with anything that might trigger your MCS.

2/24/19 by Zimirah 220

Exercise aids in the body’s defences to eliminate the build up of toxins. The effect of exercise by increasing circulation and sweating out the toxins is beneficial. Some days it can be hard to find the energy to even go for a walk in the fresh air but a noticeable improvement generally occurs if this can be achieved. Gyms are not recommended due to the toxins found in that environment.

3/26/19 by Sharon 1300

Exercise is always a good idea but, for example, swimming is good but chlorine is not. People's perfumes dissolve in the water and cause reactions. I have other things wrong with me and I find it very hard to exercise enough as I can't go to gyms or areas where other people are because they poison me. We all need exercise.

4/1/19 by Susan 2500

Yes. But don't overdo it. Do what your body feels good doing.

6/4/19 by Heather 3000

How much and where you can exercise depends on the severity of your symptoms. Some people do aerobics or calisthenics at home because they can't go out in public. Others can walk or jog outdoors. Still others can go to a gym or somewhere like Planet Fitness. It all depends on your symptoms and what you can tolerate. Exercise is good. However, it's not recommended that you go to a place that's going to trigger your symptoms.

7/21/19 by Trisha 1350

You can do what your body is capable of, only you know your own limitations. Your capabilities will change every minute if every day, there is no magic number, or a magic formula, you do you and go smash it!

8/22/19 by Carmen Rosemarie 2550

Debatable again. Some are so tired, that any activity can make matters worse. Clean air and water is essential for any activity you do take on.

11/18/19 by Angie P. 5000

Movement is good for you--provided your body is comfortable with it. Finding ways to sweat and get regular circulation is important. Slow, steady, and regular is a good idea.

12/12/19 by Joanna 6200

This is my personal opinion, I am not a medical professional, but I recommend staying active outdoors as much as possible, but I PERSONALLY do not go to a gym since they disinfect with bleach. (Bleach is one of MY sensitivities. )

1/24/20 by Tiffani 1300

NO, as the there are various side effects (illnesses) with this diagnoses such as migraine. It is not advised.

1/30/20 by Noeleen 2500

Is MCS a factor in exercising? There are so many factors to answer simply. One could say avoid swimming because of the chlorine but what about swimming in the ocean? We must be creative because hitting our local gym is not an option. Snowshoeing in the crisp mountain air, hiking on a non popular train, biking around a lake are examples. So it doing yoga in our safe place or using a wooden water rower at our home. I personally feel exercise is very important and should be done as often and as strenuous as one feels like. Some days are better than others but it is important to try and get our heart rate up for at least 20 mins at day.

2/11/20 by Rheama 1600

Exercise has no effect on the chemical intolerance

3/7/20 by MCSzombie 6220

I walk daily whenever possible, keeping healthy with moderate exercise and stretching has made me feel better.

3/31/20 by Judie 1860

Yes -- like any other condition. But more importantly: drink a LOT of water. All toxins leave the body in one of 3 ways: Sweat it out. Cry it out. Pee it out. Water will help you overcome an exposure. (It will take time, but it will help.) Exercise in safe space, such as outside in nature where there aren't a lot of people who are contaminated or chemicals to be exposed to. Gym spaces are highly toxic. Avoid those. I highly recommend walking/hiking or any other activity in nature where there is fresh, clean air and a lot of trees. Avoid anywhere where there are recreational fires/woodsmoke.

9/27/20 by Rebecca St. Martin 3570

Staying active is important for overall health. Mild to moderate exercise is best, but in safe, chemical free zone( not a public hym)

11/12/20 by shelley 3650

YES. Mild exercises if you can daily for 20-25 minutes can help keep your body working well and in good shape. A well body will help any illness. It only makes you feel better and a little stronger, but does not cure MCS. I would advise walking, low impact aerobics, yoga and meditation. They all will help your body.

2/21/21 by Christi 2350

Exercise is good and should be tailored to each individual

7/24/21 by Serenity 2500

MCS shouldn't affect a person's ability to exercise in general. Walking in a clean air environment is my favorite form of exercise.

11/11/21 by kola05 2620

Definitly, except in big cities, if you live in a big city, I do not recommend doing a lot of outdoor exercise....

11/3/22 by Eduardo 1700

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IF... WALKING, WALKING.., RUN.., FIND HOBBIES OUTDOOR.., HELPS TO ELIMINATE TOXINS, AVOID STRESS, AND FORCES YOU TO GET OUT OF THE HOUSE, THE INSULATION GRADUALLY BY FEAR AND BY THE SOMATIZATION IS THE WORST WAY TO TACKLE THIS PATHOLOGY

5/10/17 by Emilio. Translated

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stretching and low-intensity

6/11/17 by Esther. Translated

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I can't and it was my life. I contracturo and I fatigo. Slow recueperarme 3-4 days. Ando and tichi outdoor. In a closed space is impossible. Walking through the forest when they take me I will be great.

9/9/17 by Karma. Translated

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According to the state of each one. I had to stop the yoga classes, not by infirmity, but by the smells of the local or the people. I can run, do elliptical, tennis, yoga at home.

9/10/17 by Pilar. Translated

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If. Outdoor and every day a bit

11/9/17 by Marta Elena. Translated