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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome makes you extremely tired and affects your sleep quality. So, can exercising help to manage the symptoms? Let’s find out on World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.<\/p>\n

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Exercise is not just meant to manage a healthy weight, but also to reduce stress, as well as to keep bones and joints in top shape. Some moves may also be recommended to manage health conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and hypertension. But what if you feel too tired to do any kind of physical activity? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition that leads to extreme fatigue. Even after resting, you will feel too tired to do anything. It also has an impact on the quality of your sleep and your ability to concentrate. So, is exercising the solution? On the occasion of World Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day on May 12, we tell you how exercising may help people with this long-term condition.<\/p>\n

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?<\/h2>\n

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Myalgic encephalomyelitis is a condition that can lead to extreme tiredness. It can affect anyone, including children. According to the UK\u2019s National Health Service<\/a>, this long-term condition can make you feel so tired that it can make daily activities like going to work or taking a shower difficult.<\/p>\n

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It can cause sleep problems<\/a>, including insomnia. Sometimes, people with this condition sleep too much, and still feel like they have not slept properly. It can also lead to brain fog, and make it hard to think and concentrate properly. Due to disabling fatigue, which is unpredictable, it can disrupt personal, professional and social life of the person with this condition.<\/p>\n

Can exercising help people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?<\/h2>\n

Physical activity may help to improve the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms<\/a> along with muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance. But exercises should be done with supervision, according to The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners<\/a>. Exercising with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome must be approached very carefully. \u201cGentle and well-paced physical activity can offer certain benefits if done correctly,\u201d says physiotherapist Neha Gill<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the benefits:<\/p>\n