Best exercise for energy with Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s can make you too exhausted for daily activities and exercise. Here’s how exercising smarter can reduce fatigue, boost energy, and help with weight loss.
Different types of exercises for women with hypothyroidism to lose weight
Are running and cardio exercises good for hypothyroidism? What type of exercise is best to manage pain and lose weight with Hashimoto's? Here's what the studies say.
5 steps to overcome exercise intolerance when you have Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s keeping you from exercising? Overcome exercise intolerance with this guide to exercising with Hashimoto’s to reduce fatigue, muscle pain, and more.
3 Essentials for your Hashimoto’s Workouts – Dr E. Kiberd
Common exercise recommendations for women with Hashimoto’s include walking, doing light cardio, stretching, and going to yoga and pilates. But I know when I did these with Hashimoto’s, I felt worse afterward, gained more weight, and my joints ached to no end. I needed to work out smarter, not harder.
Hashimoto’s and Exercise: 3 Strength moves Every Woman Must Do
Hashimoto’s can make you exhausted, and then the weight piles on. Unfortunately, exercise advice that doctors typically give to Hashimoto’s patients tends to make things worse. Not only would it make you more tired, but it can also contribute to a flare and worsen the joint hyper-mobility many women with autoimmune diseases have.
How to do Box Squat for Knee Pain from Hashimoto’s
Hashimoto’s can cause joint pain, especially knee pain on both sides [1]. Sensibly, the very idea of squatting might make you cringe. But it’s a lift that your body needs because it’s so good for your knees, hips, and back. Squats don’t make my heart sing either and you probably feel the same. For women with an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto’s, knee pain in both knees is common, and...
8 Tips for Exercising with Hashimoto’s
With Hashimoto’s, you’ve got a few extra things to consider when it comes to planning your exercise routine. It’s common for women with Hashimoto’s to struggle losing weight and beating the crushing fatigue, but luckily I’ve discovered some critical Hashimoto’s exercise routine adjustments to maintain respect for your body, build strength and still reach those goals. I know, it’s easy to get...
How to Exercise at Home with Hashimoto’s During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have Hashimoto’s (or any type of thyroiditis), you know how important keeping up with your workout routine is for your overall health in general. However, although there is currently no reason to believe people with thyroid conditions are at a greater risk for contracting the novel coronavirus, those of us with chronic illness or autoimmune disease should take every precaution to...
9 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Skip Your Cool-Down
STOP! Don’t walk out of your home gym or workout just yet! You forgot an essential piece to your healing...your cool-down! So many women underestimate the power of a good cool-down. My definition of a good cool down is: One you like and will actually do One including active recovery stretch and strength components One that will put your nervous system back in a calm state Ladies, I can’t...
About Dr. Emily
I’m Emily Kiberd DC. I’m a chiropractor, movement specialist, strength enthusiast, and Mama to Elvis and Baby Brooklyn.
And I put my Hashimoto’s into remission.
I help women struggling with Hashimoto’s learn how to workout without burning out to lose weight and beat fatigue so they can feel their best.
I created Thyroid Strong to help women across the country feel strong and confident in their body.