| While there is no scientific proof that exercise helps | | | | sitting on a stationary bike in a crowded gym for an |
| those suffering with PCOS more than it helps the | | | | hour. |
| average person, common sense does tell us that | | | | The best way to keep exercise fun and to help |
| since such a large number of women with PCOS are | | | | make sure that you stick to it is to get an exercise |
| obese exercise is vital to long-term health. | | | | buddy. This way, you can set goals and try to help |
| Exercise helps the body's cells use sugar for energy, | | | | each other achieve them. You can do tandem |
| reducing the amount in the blood stream. For PCOS | | | | exercises like playing basketball or even a spirited |
| sufferers who are also type-2 diabetic, it's believed | | | | game of catch. You can make a list of fun things do |
| that exercise helps the body use insulin in a more | | | | to so that every time you exercise, you're doing |
| efficient way. But that's not the only benefit. Exercise | | | | something different and things don't get repetitive |
| has been shown to improve circulation, reduce blood | | | | and boring. |
| pressure, increase levels of good cholesterol, build | | | | Also, listen to your body. Don't overdo things, and if |
| muscle and help in weight loss. | | | | you come back from a day out and you're sore, it's |
| Exercise in women with PCOS is also believed to help | | | | ok to take a day off until you feel better. |
| regulate abnormal menstrual cycles. And although no | | | | Don't be afraid to try unorthodox methods of |
| major studies have been done, exercise is thought to | | | | exercise. Going for a hike in the woods counts just |
| help PCOS sufferers deal with blood pressure issues | | | | as much as doing a workout tape in front of the TV. |
| and even with excessive hair growth due to high | | | | Ice skating is a fantastic aerobic workout and can be |
| levels of male hormone found in women with PCOS. | | | | substituted for a long run. A night out dancing at a |
| So, the common sense benefits of exercise are clear. | | | | club instead of a bike ride works just fine. Don't be |
| The question is then, what's the right routine and | | | | afraid to try new things and keep your exercise |
| how do I stick to it? The answer will be different for | | | | routines fresh and exciting. Getting into a rut of doing |
| everyone, but there are a few guidelines you can | | | | the same few things over and over is the number |
| use. First off, consult a doctor. He or she can help | | | | one cause of people giving up on their exercise. The |
| point you in the right direction and make sure you | | | | most important thing to remember is to just stay |
| don't overdo it. The second thing is to keep it fun! | | | | active, no matter what. Since PCOS sufferers are |
| Exercise can be so much more than just running | | | | prone to obesity, you have to be extra vigilant with |
| around the block until you can't run anymore, or | | | | diet and exercise to stay in shape. |