Hi,
I am having extreme sleepyness problems during the day, despite my use of cpap. I am going for another test in Oct. to see if the pressure needs to be changed, but in the meantime, people who don't necessarily know a thing about sleep apnea tell me to "get more exercise, it will help you stay awake and alert." The problem is I am so exhausted that the mere thought of exercise sends me for a nap on the couch. Has anyone with sleep apnea actually tried exercising and had it work for you, if the cpap isn't working? If so, how did you get up the energy to exercise in the first place? Let me know. Thanks.

Do it.  It works.  

It is very hard to discipline one’s self if one is not an exerciser on a regular basis.  I go to a supervised program twice a week.  I still have to force myself to it and I still hate it.  

On the other hand when I reach my heart rate goals and sweat on forehead and T-shirt goals I feel pretty proud.  The real payoff is now that it’s about six weeks into the program I feel great and I can actually see and feel the difference in muscle tone.

To your specific question; there is definitely a lasting feeling of exhilaration.  I still hate it.


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I think that gentle exercise if done in a relaxed way with no excess muscle tension is relaxing and helpful, long walks are very relaxing

My Doc recommends exercise, but for weight loss which he tells me will reduce the apnea.  Seems reasonable to me. I'm sure that "Joseph" will have something to say about it.

Frank