Benefits of exercise for psoriasis patients (where to start?)

Being diagnosed with psoriasis doesn't mean you can just stay at home. Psoriasis shouldn't keep you from staying active. You still need and can do sports even if you have psoriasis. Exercise for psoriasis patients is also useful for treating psoriasis symptoms. However, you may find it difficult or confused how to start exercising. Try these tips first, let's go.

Benefits of exercise for psoriasis patients

Exercise may reduce psoriasis symptoms. However, how the relationship between the two is still unclear. One possibility linking the two is inflammation.

Exercise helps control weight for psoriasis patients. The average person with psoriasis weighs 7% heavier than a healthy person. Obesity can cause chronic inflammation and worsen psoriasis.

In addition, exercise can lower the risk of heart disease. People with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing heart disease. Exercise can also help treat psoriasis.

Exercise starting tips for psoriasis patients

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when you start exercising:

1. Adjust to your abilities

Start exercising at a slow pace, as comfortable as you are. Choose sports that suit your abilities, don't push yourself. For example, you could take regular walks around your home or office or join a beginner fitness class.

If you exercise too often, quickly, or vigorously, you risk becoming stressed, sick, or even injured. Conversely, if you do sports that match your abilities, your body will become fitter.

It is always best to tell your doctor what sports or physical activities you will be doing. If you are concerned that exercise will worsen your condition or cause an injury, your doctor can recommend safe exercise.

2. Starting from light exercise

It doesn't have to be straightforward with strenuous exercise and for a long time. You can start with the simplest sports. There are lots of easy ways you can exercise more often.

Take the stairs instead of the elevator
Park the car in a place that is some distance from the destination, so that you can walk more
Squatting your teeth, so that the core muscles contract
Exercise while watching TV

3. Drink lots of water

Drinking water during exercise is important for everyone, especially those of you who have psoriasis. Psoriasis makes your skin dry and itchy, so make sure you drink enough fluids.

You should drink more water than usual to make up for the sweat lost during exercise. Drink water before starting and after exercise. Don't forget, bring a drinking bottle during exercise to make it easier for you to stay hydrated.

4. Invite your friends

Exercising with friends is a great way to motivate you to stick to a regular exercise routine. Sports with friends can be fun. Especially if your friend has the same fitness level and goals.