Staying active with lupus can improve muscle tone and maintain mobility. Relaxed muscles and loosened ligaments are common benefits from practicing restorative yoga or doing low-to-moderate intensity exercises.

On MyLupusTeam, the social network and online support group for those living with lupus, members talk about a range of personal experiences and struggles. Staying active is one of the top 10 topics most discussed.

Here are some conversations about staying active:

• I pray everyone is doing well and pain free. I have been okay lately and even finally joined a gym with my silver sneakers. I'm so glad I finally did. I love working out. Wish I would've started sooner, but everything happen for a reason.
• Does anyone have issues with pain on the soles of their feet while standing or walking, especially first thing in the morning?
• I have started walking up & down my hallway trying to get some energy, relax & tone muscle back up, to work my knees! 10 minutes in the morning & 10 in the evening! Started doing a few yoga stretches!

Here are some question and answer threads about staying active:

• Has anyone done hot yoga in a studio with infrared heating?
• Has anyone found useful tricks to boost muscle recovery?
• When will my energy for exercise return?

Can you relate?

Have another topic you'd like to discuss or explore? Go to MyLupusTeam today and start the conversation. You'll be surprised just how many others may share similar stories.

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