Having dysautonomia is not just a challenge during the day at work, but also when it comes to exercising… which is of course a necessity when trying to manage POTS symptoms.

I found that if I exert too much or if I am moving in a weird direction, then I will feel lightheaded, my heart might palpatate and I get weaker. It’s also important to lift weights, which don’t typically bother me. It’s the cardio part that is the real challenge.

So after a ton of trial and error, here are the five ways I have had success doing cardio:

1. Spinning or spin classes

   

2. Stair stepper (the one that is like an escalator, actual stairs)

   

3. If you live near the beach, walking or running on sand in barefeet

   

4. Elliptical

   

5. Treadmill walking on incline

What ways of exercising have you found to be successful? Let us know!