Exercise is an important part of taking care of yourself and your wellbeing. Just like everyone else, where possible, people with lupus need to exercise regularly or engage in some kind of movement. It’s very important to recognise that lupus affects everybody differently and so not everyone with lupus can do a wide range of exercises, but most people with lupus can take part in some form of activity. It is also important to realise that the amount of activity you can manage is likely to fluctuate as your lupus does. Not all of these exercises are suitable for everyone – consult your GP if you need advice about which ones are suitable for you.

Nana Akua (LadyXsize) discusses the role of exercise in managing lupus and demonstrates some light exercises that many of you should be able to do in your home. You can skip to a particular exercise or the 5minute stretch workout using the links below:

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Sit to Stand    • Exercising with Lupus  
Leg Extension    • Exercising with Lupus  
Shoulder Press    • Exercising with Lupus  
Wall PressUp    • Exercising with Lupus  
Back Mobility    • Exercising with Lupus  
Bridging    • Exercising with Lupus  

5Minute Stretch Workout    • Exercising with Lupus  

For more information about lupus, please visit http://lupusuk.org.uk/