Muscle issue

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GoodBoy
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Muscle issue

Post by GoodBoy »

Hi!
Im new here, and i have strong feeling that i have dyspraxia, i really have weak muscles in my body, and my walking posture is not good, anyone has same issue and going to gym will take improve my situtation?
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Re: Muscle issue

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Hi and welcome

Please consult your GP or other medical professional, for specific advice and/or reassurance.

Exercise is beneficial for anyone as long as you sensible about it. A good Gym should offer an induction with a health questionnaire and advice on using the equipment safely.
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I couldn't advise anyone else about this; I could only give account of my own personal experience. I had always been sedentary, and had always had poor posture and coordination; still do. However, when I was in my twenties, a gym opened up around the corner from me. Long story short, I eventually learned how to lift weights. My body responded quickly and dramatically because my muscles were so not accustomed to being stressed that way. It really boosted my confidence. In hindsight, I was fairly reckless--didn't know what I was doing. I was lucky to have escaped without any injuries. I know many people who injured themselves permanently because they didn't know what they were doing. I would suggest seeing your GP first, and then a physical therapist who can give you a set of exercises to do.
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It seems to me that it is best to ask such questions not from ordinary people, but at a doctor's appointment, who will definitely give you the right answer.
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Gym certainly isn't a bad idea, but I would go one further and say more important than Gym is some kid of trainer or physiotherapist or even, martial arts instructor. Basically, someone who will guide you on "a" system of posture and movement. It doesn't matter what one, be it cross fit, judo, taichi, yoga, kickboxing, contemporary dance.
Just "a" posture and movement system rather than the hodgepodge-bad-habit-laden mess we as dyspraxics can get ourselves into by the time we reach adulthood.

I just realize today that I cascade down stairs in a way that makes me look like someone trying to trip and kill themselves.

Also I'm a big guy and for my size I have terrible muscle mass.
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