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How to move

In this series, experts offer simple, practical advice on exercising in ways that will help, rather than exacerbate issues with pain and fatigue

  • A woman with short hair wearing a grey long-sleeved  top and black leggings is lying on her back and stretching on a black yoga mat

    How to move: with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME

    Physical activity is not appropriate for everyone living with CFS/ME but if it works for you, here is a beginner’s guide to doing so safelyGet our weekend culture and lifestyle email and listen to our podcast
  • A woman exercises in a pool with help from a hydrotherapist

    How to move: exercising with fibromyalgia

    Exercise can exacerbate fibro symptoms – but it can be one of the most effective ways to alleviate them too
  • Walking is an effective exercise as participants can control the intensity and length of the activity.

    How to move: exercising after having Covid-19

    Even a mild Covid infection can cause lingering fatigue, but exercise plays a crucial role in recovery
  • Woman swimming at Grandville Swimming Centre, Sydney

    How to move: with neck and shoulder pain

    Exercise is important but there are key things to consider before starting – and no fixed recipe for treatment
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    How to move: with endometriosis

    Regular exercise may help reduce the pain, inflammation and risk of getting endometriosis, say experts. But here are some things to consider
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    How to move: with migraines

    Migraines can be debilitating, but exercise may help limit their frequency and intensity. Here are some points to consider
  • The lower legs of a woman walking

    How to move: with foot pain

    Nearly one in five Australians experience foot pain, but exercising effectively can provide huge benefits. Here’s what to consider before getting started
  • Senior couple dancing on balcony at home

    How to move: with osteoporosis

    The benefits of exercise for those with osteoporosis are great, and many exercises may be safe – so long as you avoid the risk of falling
  • Two people riding bikes

    How to move: with heart conditions

    Exercising with a heart condition can be a daunting prospect, but done correctly can have an array of benefits – and even be a lifesaver
  • Family of three walking in forest

    How to move: with asthma

    Embarking on exercise can be daunting for people with asthma, but it can have significant benefits. Here are a few things to consider before starting
  • Woman doing pilates exercises in a class

    How to move: with chronic back pain

    Exercise is critical for the millions of people who live with chronic back pain. But how can you do it safely and effectively?
  • People exercising in a hydrotherapy pool

    How to move: with rheumatoid arthritis

    Activity encourages the body’s healing functions – ‘if you rest, you rust,’ a rheumatologist says – and every form of arthritis can benefit from exercise
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