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Sport and exercise with others

Would you like to do sport or exercise with others, but are finding it difficult? Perhaps you find the pace too fast, are worried about any health issues, or feel unsure in a group. Exercising with others can be enjoyable and motivating. But it can also be stressful if you can no longer do as much as you used to. Sport and exercise are important for health, fitness and self-confidence. But they must be suited to your abilities. Not everyone needs to exercise intensively. Going for a walk together, gentle exercise or an adapted activity can also be very beneficial.

Sport and exercise with others
What do you notice?

Exercising with others can be difficult if your body or mind isn’t quite up to it.

You may, for example, notice that:

  • you’re worried that you’ll hold the group up;
  • you experience pain during or after exercise;
  • you get tired more quickly than others;
  • if you feel insecure about your body;
  • you find noise or stimuli bothersome;
  • if you do not know which sport is safe;
  • avoids your activities;
  • you lose your fitness;
  • You lack the motivation to exercise on your own.

Sometimes you compare yourself with others. This can be discouraging, whereas it is actually important to go at your own pace.

What might be the reason for this?

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  • Avoiding family visits or social engagements

    Do you find yourself cancelling family visits or social engagements more often than you’d actually like? Perhaps you look forward to an engagement at first, but on the day itself you find yourself dreading it. You wonder whether you’ll be able to cope, whether there’ll be enough rest, and whether others understand what you need. This can cause a great deal of stress. Social engagements often require more than just being present. You have to travel, talk, process sensory input, sometimes sit or stand for long periods, and then recover afterwards. This can be too much. Avoiding such situations may feel safe in the short term, but in the long run it can mean you miss out on social contact and enjoyment.

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Was this information helpful?

Exercising or being physically active with others can become more difficult due to pain, tiredness, reduced fitness, balance problems or a fear of making symptoms worse. Feelings of embarrassment or insecurity can also play a part.

Furthermore, the activities on offer do not always meet people’s needs. A group may move too quickly, be too busy or offer little opportunity for breaks. This can make exercising feel less safe.

Previous negative experiences may also have an impact. If you have ever experienced symptoms after exercising, the step involved in starting again may seem more daunting.

What can you do yourself?

It helps to choose a form of exercise that suits your fitness level and energy levels.

For example, you could:

  • start with a gentle activity;
  • state in advance that you will work at your own pace;
  • to opt for a small group;
  • take breaks when necessary;
  • gradually increase the duration;
  • exercising with someone you trust;
  • pay attention to recovery after exercise;
  • Measuring success by participation, not by performance.

You can start exercising gently. Regularity is often more important than intensity.

When is it advisable to seek help?

It is wise to seek help if you are unsure which exercise is safe or if you consistently experience symptoms after exercising. Advice is also useful if fear or embarrassment is preventing you from exercising.

Please contact us if you experience chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting or sudden symptoms whilst exercising.

How Rondom can help

Together, we’ll work out which form of exercise suits you best. In doing so, we’ll take into account your symptoms, fitness level, balance, confidence and goals.

A lifestyle coach can help you build up and maintain more physical activity in your day. A occupational therapist can contribute ideas on energy balance and feasible activities. A physiotherapist can help you build up your exercise safely. A podiatrist can provide support if foot problems, footwear or gait are a factor. In cases of uncertainty or anxiety, psychological support should be appropriate.

Together, we are looking for a way to make exercising with others enjoyable and achievable again.

Have you noticed that cycling isn’t as easy as it used to be? Perhaps you feel unsteady when getting on your bike, experience pain whilst cycling, or feel anxious in traffic. Cycling offers a great deal of freedom. You can go where you like, get some exercise outdoors and are less dependent on others. If cycling becomes more difficult, it can have a significant impact on your daily life. Cycling requires balance, strength, reaction time, situational awareness and confidence. The bike itself must also fit you properly. If any one of these things changes, cycling can become stressful or difficult.

  • Daring to go outside

    Do you find going outside a bit daunting? Perhaps you’re worried about falling, experiencing symptoms, losing your bearings or panicking. Or you may feel insecure because you’ve lost confidence in your body. Going outside may seem simple, but it can be a big step if you feel vulnerable. Being outdoors is important for exercise, social interaction, daylight and independence. If you’re less willing to go outside, your world can quickly become smaller. It’s important to take this seriously and see, step by step, what helps.

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