Oizys
Well-known member
I'm curious about how other agoraphobics get their exercise, I'm kind of looking for tips and methods to use myself. I guess I'll explain my situation and see what I get back.
In the beginning when I tried to work out, the effects of working out mirrored a panic attack - sweating, short of breath, too hot - so I just couldn't do it. I started doing small things that wouldn't push me to the point of mirroring an attack, like 5 push ups, 2 minutes on an exercise bike at an easy speed, that kind of thing. Glad to say I've pushed it so I can work out without panicking over being sweaty or short of breath, now my other obstacle is that as an agoraphobic, a gym or a quick jog outside isn't an option and I can't afford any additional equipment either - I've the stationary bike I bought about 4 years ago and I'm using litre milk cartons filled with water as dumbbells, so I'm basically relying heavily on working with my own body weight, indoors.
So, what do you guys do? Any tips?
In the beginning when I tried to work out, the effects of working out mirrored a panic attack - sweating, short of breath, too hot - so I just couldn't do it. I started doing small things that wouldn't push me to the point of mirroring an attack, like 5 push ups, 2 minutes on an exercise bike at an easy speed, that kind of thing. Glad to say I've pushed it so I can work out without panicking over being sweaty or short of breath, now my other obstacle is that as an agoraphobic, a gym or a quick jog outside isn't an option and I can't afford any additional equipment either - I've the stationary bike I bought about 4 years ago and I'm using litre milk cartons filled with water as dumbbells, so I'm basically relying heavily on working with my own body weight, indoors.
So, what do you guys do? Any tips?