well I have been working my way up with walking outside (close to 3/4 possibly even a mile)..and this is up and down hills. I didn't notice any increase in headaches.

So, I just did the treadmill...20 mins at 3.2 (I'm tall...5'7" so it isn't a jog..just a nice pace walk.

I feel it in my legs...feels wonderful!! Love that tingling feeling.

Here's the question....I started to nice that my head felt heavy..so I stopped. I'm guessing if I don't get a major headache within an hour...then I'm ok to continue at this pace??..maybe adding a few mins every few days?

what do you guys do DAILY in the form of exercise??

thats awsome you did 20 min. on a treadmill

i havent been able to do anything. i tried 5 min. on an exercise bike and got dizzy within a couple hours

my physical therapist actually told me its best for brain injured people to not use treadmills but she didnt really explain why. hope it works out for you. i would love to be able to get back on the treadmill

a treadmill is actually what brought on my pcs. it felt like my brain was sloshing up and down when i was jogging, it was really weird

i would suggest maybe every week add a couple minutes or maybe up the intensity a little bit but just to a fast walk. jogging is probably too much movement for the brain

This is what I use when I feel like I can do it:

Stamina Magnetic Resistance Recumbent Bike
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Stamina-Ma...t-Bike/7680164

I have to watch my pulse rate closely to make sure it doesn't go up to much as that messes with my head.

Sometimes I can takes walks; sometimes not.

This is the extent of my exercise since PCS.

I have a lot of energy even w/low exercise- thankfully.

But I'm conservative w/overdoing it w/straining the brain & causing pain. So-

Stretching, and short walks (sometimes w/groceries since I don't have a car).

Up & down the stairs every day (sometimes w/laundry).

Washing dishes by hand.

10lb weights on occassion.

IT seems that my brain is more effected by visual/mental/sound stimulation than anything. TV, computer, driving are the worst for me.

I'm attempting the gym today....possibly. I figure I will wait until 11am see how I feel this way its less crowded.

Kids started school today and I need to occupy 6 hours without overstimulating myself into a headache by the time they get home.

I noticed that when i get that heavy feeling after or during exercise, it means i'm riding the line of what is good and bad to do. If I go right up to that line, I continue to progress. Heck, I progress either way but when i go over that line and make my head hurt, I find I am just emotional and weirded out for a few days but I still make progress physically.

I'm glad you are exercising. This is good progress!!! I believe this will make you feel better.