i use stretching as my workout, or lifting and carrying my 9lbs cat around while doing high knees. I have POTS so going to the gym is like asking to pass out in front of strangers or do my lay on the floor with my legs up a wall in front of strangers. 😂 sometimes i also do a “nature workout” where I go on a hike, build or deconstruct a branch fort in the woods, lift/roll downed logs to look for critters under them, and maybe ascend a small hill once or twice if i’m not already destroyed lol.

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I have this issue too (I have hypermobile EDS) and idk if you’d have space in your home but I got a yoga mat and I’ve been trying to do just super gentle exercises at home as often as I’m able. Like crunches, or bicep curls/arm workout stuff without weights, clamshells, all that kinda stuff. It’s hard not to feel discouraged when it feels like I’m struggling w a workout that would be used for like 80 year olds, but I’m proud of myself for being consistent and trying to treat my body with care!

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If you have access to a pool (maybe locally??) once it warms up, I’ve found that doing slow movements in water can be really helpful with very low impact/pain (my knees and ankles are kinda fucked so full-gravity, on-land workouts are a struggle)

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