Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Healthy Lifestyle Tips
Exercise is important to prevent the worsening of fatigue. Many people report feeling better after undertaking a moderate exercise plan.30,31 However, most people with CFS are sensitive to overexertion, and excessive exercise may lead to consistently worsening fatigue and mental functioning.32,33,34 Exercise should be attempted gradually, starting with very small efforts. One small study found that intermittent exercise, in which patients walked for three minutes followed by three minutes of rest for a total of 30 minutes, did not exacerbate their CFS symptoms.35