One of the most important steps to take after your procedure is to develop a comprehensive exercise and diet routine. While our excellent staff will help you create a highly personalized plan following your procedure, listed below are a few low-impact exercises for after your surgery.
 

• Walking:
  Be gentle on your body and begin by walking a little bit longer every day. Before you start your walk, take on some light stretching and carefully extend your legs, arms, neck, and shoulders before you head outside or on a treadmill. You want to warm up your body a little before heading right into your exercise. Once you have gotten into more of a routine walking, build up that progress by going for longer walks until you can reach at least a solid 30 minutes of walking.
   

• Yoga:
  Yoga can be a great way to feel the burn with some extremely low impact movements. Move how you feel comfortable and drink tons of water throughout your exercise. If you are participating at home on your own, listen to your body, and watch your form to be sure you are getting the most out of your workout. If you are attending a class led by an instructor, pull them aside before class if possible, and let them know about your situation and any concerns you may have.
   

• Cycling:
  Enjoying a spin class or riding a bicycle on your own can be another great way to get some much needed exercise. As a low impact activity, it is not so hard on your joints and muscles like running or intense training studios. You want to start slow, so make sure you have done other exercises before you begin cycling. Stay hydrated by drinking water, and wear clothes that are comfortable so they won’t snag on the equipment.
   

• Swimming:
  When it is safe to do so, getting in the water might just become your new favorite activity. Having extremely little impact on the joints and muscles, swimming can be a great way to build strength and burn calories so that you can continue to progress long after your surgery is complete. If you like to workout solo, consider popping in some waterproof headphones and going a few laps in a large pool. If you enjoy having the company of others, try a water aerobics class and see if the guidance of an experienced instructor helps.