Exercise

Exercise is important for everyone, including those with kidney disease. Regular exercise has the following benefits for people with kidney disease:
 

• Improved heart function
• Better blood pressure control
• Reduce the risk of diabetes
• Helps to control blood sugar in those with diabetes
• Improves muscle strength
• Helps with anxiety and depression
• Helps with weight management

Resources

ESRD Network 11's video Exercise, Live Well & Feel Better: Advice for Kidney Patients
NKF's Staying Fit with Kidney Disease and Diet, Nutrition, & Exercise resources
Life Options' Exercise: A Guide for People on Dialysis
Kidney Chef's Exercising with CKD or ESRD
Dialysis Patient Citizens' Get Your Sweat On: Exercising for Healthier Kidneys