Exercising can be beneficial for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as it helps with strength, flexibility, pain reduction, inflammation reduction, increased energy, weight management, balance, mood, and sleep. However, exercising with RA can be challenging due to pain, limited mobility, and associated conditions. Stress can also cause inflammation, so it's important to exercise mindfully and in a way that lowers inflammation. The Be Well Now method is a three-step approach that focuses on mindfulness, self-compassion, and exercise in the well state. It emphasizes starting where you are, progressing gradually, and listening to your body's signals.

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Takeaways

• Exercise can provide numerous benefits for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, including pain reduction, increased flexibility, and improved mood and sleep.
• Exercising with RA can be challenging due to pain, limited mobility, and associated conditions.
• Mindfulness and self-compassion are important in starting and maintaining an exercise routine with RA.
• Exercising in the well state, with a focus on mobility, strength, and stamina, can help lower inflammation and improve overall well-being.
• It's important to listen to your body, progress gradually, and make adjustments based on your individual needs and limitations.

• Listening to Your Body: Key to Exercising with RA
• Starting and Progressing an Exercise Routine with RA

• "Exercise can help with strength, flexibility, pain reduction, inflammation reduction, increased energy, weight management, balance, mood, and sleep."
• "Exercise is great when you have RA, when you know how to be exercising"
• "The Be Well Now method ensures that you are using everything that you know to start in the well state and stay in the well state as you're exercising."

Chapters

00:00 Exercising Benefits for Rheumatoid Arthritis

01:32 The Be Well Now Method and RA

08:35 Balancing Mobility, Strength, and Stamina

11:52 Meeting Yourself Where You Are16:00Progressing Gradually

The Three foundational principles of moving well

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