There are some tips on how to exercise when you have thyroid disease

The high-pressure work and high-pressure life of modern people have caused many people to develop lazy habits. Except for working hours, people tend to stay in a comfortable state such as lying like Ge You, and rarely want to move. Now that the weather is getting better, we should also start exercising again. Especially for patients with immune disorders such as thyroid disease, proper exercise is good for recovery from the disease. So, how should people with thyroid disease exercise? What are the precautions for exercise for different thyroid patients? Taking several thyroid diseases such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroiditis as examples, their exercises have different precautions and suitable types.

Exercise precautions for thyroid patients

1. Exercise should be light, slow and peaceful

This is because patients with hyperthyroidism tend to be impatient and prone to temper tantrums, and some patients especially have heart symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, so they are not suitable for strenuous exercise.

2. Exercise should be based on your condition

Follow the doctor's advice and only exercise after the doctor agrees. If the condition is serious, you should mainly rest in bed.

3. Choose aerobic exercise

Exercise is divided into aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise can help improve cardiopulmonary function and adjust the function of the nervous system, so it is suitable for patients with hyperthyroidism. Anaerobic exercise is characterized by explosive power and is not suitable for patients with hyperthyroidism.

4. Pay attention to safety and avoid fatigue

Patients with hyperthyroidism should pay attention to safety when exercising to avoid aggravating the condition or accidents. They can choose slow walking, jogging, light dancing, Tai Chi, swimming, etc. Pay attention to the intensity of exercise and avoid fatigue.

5. Exercise should be gradual

Patients with stable conditions also need to exercise gradually. In the early stage, light exercises such as walking, gymnastics, cycling, and ground stepping are suitable. After adapting for a period of time, they can choose moderate exercises such as jogging and mountain climbing.

6. Avoid taking it on an empty stomach

Patients should avoid doing sports on an empty stomach, and should not start exercising immediately after eating. It is generally more appropriate to start exercising 2 hours after eating. Exercise therapy should be performed regularly, and irregular exercise should be avoided.