Exercises for Polycystic Kidney Disease

Right amount of physical exercises help to control our Polycystic Kidney Disease, but while we doing exercises,we need to pay attention to many aspects.
Do Exercise Regularly
Exercise regularly to help control your blood pressure and feel better. A good goal is 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Exercises such as walking, jogging and biking are great additions to your lifestyle that improve your blood pressure.
Intensity of exercises
The intensity level of your exercise doesn't need to be very high, especially for these with big cysts, they need to avoid movements which need them twist their waists. For male, avoid playing basketball, boxing, football and other sports because these sports may damage their waist and cause burst of their cysts.
Mind-Body Workouts
Mind-body workouts such as yoga, tai chi and stretching can be very beneficial to those with polycystic kidney disease. These types of exercise relieve stress and lower blood pressure due largely to their emphasis on concentrated breathing and relaxation. These exercise programs are also useful in managing the pain associated with chronic disease. Add two to three sessions of mind-body exercise per week to your fitness routine by signing up at a gym or using a DVD or book to perform them at home.
Cautions
There are a few precautions to take when exercising with polycystic kidney disease. Always stay well hydrated. Make sure to drink about 8 oz. water before you exercise and 2 oz. every 15 minutes during your exercise. Take extra caution when exercising in extreme heat, because you sweat more. Avoid contact sports if you have polycystic kidney disease; they can damage the kidneys. Do not perform any exercises that cause you pain in the kidney area.
Although physical exercises help us control Polycystic Kidney Disease effective, if we do not be careful, PKD may be accelerate. Therefore, before PKD patients do physical exercises, knowing the above several suggestions is very necessary.