Hepatitis Australia

Be active!

Physical exercise can help to release tension and improve your overall level of health. Daily low impact activities can help people with hepatitis C to build their fitness.

Start with simple things like bicycle riding—ride a little further each day/week, get off the bus one stop earlier and walk the rest of the way home, or take short walks and increase the distance you walk each day/week.

Don’t overdo it. Your immune system needs adequate rest so listen to your body and take it easy if you feel ill or need rest.

Examples of moderate exercise include:

• swimming or water aerobics
• walking—meet with a friend and you’ll be less likely to pull out
• play a game of golf
• yoga can be a good option if you only have a small space to exercise e.g. inner city apartment or prison cell
• take the dog for a walk
• gardening—plant some herbs to flavour your dinner
• kick the ball around with the kids in the backyard
  
• walk rather than rest on escalators.